Post on 15-Jan-2016
Challenges of Technology Transfer: from Research to Implementation
Norman C. Leppla
University of Florida
Dept. of Entomology and Nematology
Inventions or Discoveries
1. Machinery
2. Manufactured Articles
3. Chemical Compositions
4. Processes
5. Organisms
Augmentative Biological Control
1. Rearing and Handling Equipment
2. Materials for Manipulating Organisms
3. Diets and Processing Chemicals
4. Rearing and Application Methods
5. Specific Uses for Natural Enemies
Technology Transfer for Publicly-Funded Biological Control Products
Technology Transfer for Publicly-Funded Biological Control Products
Public DomainPublic Domain PatentedPatented
Market Analysis Feasibility Study Market Analysis
Financing FinancingAppropriation
Product Development Product Development Product Development
License forCommercial
Product
Entrepreneur/Company
GovernmentInstitution
Entrepreneur/Company
Customers CustomersClient Group
Direct Implementation by Entrepreneur/Company
Implementation by Government Institution
Implementation by License on Patent
Technology Transfer for Publicly-Funded Biological Control Products
Technology Transfer for Publicly-Funded Biological Control Products
Public DomainPublic Domain PatentedPatented
Market Analysis Feasibility Study Market Analysis
Financing FinancingAppropriation
Product Development Product Development Product Development
License forCommercial
Product
Entrepreneur/Company
GovernmentInstitution
Entrepreneur/Company
Customers CustomersClient Group
Conclusion
1. Research Teams Versus Solo
2. Financial Support for R&D
3. Practical Technology
4. Effective Against Pest
5. High Benefit/Cost
6. Safe for the Environment