Technology Transfer and Science Commercialisation at the University-Industry Boundary

Universities have become increasingly focused on commercialising their knowledge, engaging with industrial partners such as small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and diversifying income streams. At the same time, resource constrained SMEs have realised the opportunities afforded to them in mobilising resources and scaling their ventures by engaging with universities.

It is these entrepreneurial/commercial activities at the university-industry (U-I) boundary that support the emergence and development of university-centred entrepreneurial ecosystems (UCEEs). However, whilst academics are encouraged to behave entrepreneurially, this poses several challenges. Likewise, despite industry partners having much to gain from engaging with university academics, they too face challenges in doing so.

Over the next 3-years (2024-2027), and in collaboration with R&D-intensive SMEs, this research project will investigate U-I engagement activities and science commercialisation at the U-I boundary, and how these activities contribute to UCEE dynamics. The research team consists of:

Dr David Johnson (Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship)

Dr Jeffrey Hughes (Associate Professor in Strategy & Entrepreneurship)

Professor Karena Yang (Professor in Marketing)

Professor Andrew Parker (Professor in Leadership)

For further information about this research project, please contact Dr David Johnson.