From University Labs to the Marketplace: The Technology Transfer Engine of Innovation. MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast. For decades, technology developed in university and government labs has moved into the U.S. economy where it has increased productivity and spawned entire new industries. This "technology engine" is the envy of the world. Yet its operations can be daunting for startups, cumbersome for established companies, and sub-optimal in rewarding universities for their vital contributions to our economic strength and quality of life. Our economic competitiveness as a nation is dependent on innovation and our productivity. We will explore how our university technology transfer mechanisms can be improved to help maintain our position as the world's most innovative economy. See http://www.mitcentralcoast.com |