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Analysis and Plan for Improvement of Technology Transfer Efficiency for Public Institutes

In-Jong Lim

Abstract

This paper uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) to analyze and evaluate the efficiency of technology transfers within public institutes. Research funding, research manpower, Technology Licensing (TLO) manpower and TLO operational costs are four input factors; the number of contracts for technology transfer and TLO operational costs are two output factors. The significant variables selected for evaluation of the efficiency of technology transfers are regional location, and type of research institute.   
The analysis arrived at the following two conclusions: First, in the relocation of an institute the priority must be to create an environment that fosters research collaboration among industry, academia and research institutes by providing a well-organized infrastructure. Second, each research institute has to be able to conduct R&D according to their mandate.  

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