The evolving state-of-the-art in technology transfer research: Revisiting the contingent effectiveness model

Barry Bozeman (), Heather Rimes and Jan Youtie

Research Policy, 2015, vol. 44, issue 1, 34-49

Abstract: The purpose of our study is to review and synthesize the rapidly evolving literature on technology transfer effectiveness. Our paper provides a lens into relatively recent work, focusing particularly on empirical studies of US technology transfer conducted within the last 15 years. In doing so, we update and extend the Contingent Effectiveness Model of Technology Transfer developed by Bozeman (2000). Specifically, we include the growing interest in social and public value oriented technology transfer and, thus, the contingent effectiveness model is expanded to consider this literature. We categorize studies according their approaches to measuring effectiveness, draw conclusions regarding the current state of technology transfer evaluation, and offer recommendations for future studies.

Keywords: Technology transfer; Public policy; Research; Theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2014.06.008

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