Performance Evaluations of Technology Transfer Offices of Major US Research Universities in 2012/2013

Tseng, Ampere A. ^[1] ; Raudensky, Miroslav ^[2]
1. [1] Arizona State University
  
  Arizona State University
  
  Estados Unidos
2. [2] Brno University of Technology
  
  Brno University of Technology
  
  Chequia
Localización: Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, ISSN-e 0718-2724, Vol. 9, Nº. 1, 2014, págs. 93-102
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- By analyzing the highlights of the major activities reported by the technology transfer offices (TTOs) of twenty US major universities, the performances of TTO activities are quantitatively assessed and the associated scores are compared with each other. The key performance indicators, which govern the success of the university technology transfer, are specifically selected and examined. Two normalized metrics, overall performance metric (OPM) and patenting control ratio (PCR), which are the representing combined indicators for the TTO performance, are developed and demonstrated. The two metrics are evaluated for each university selected and compared to specifically provide a comprehensive overview of how good is the TTO of a university as compare to those of its peers. Finally, the factors for a successful TTO are described and the major unsolved issues are also discussed.