Perceptions of Academic Entrepreneurs: The Elephant in the Commercialization Room
Recognizing that academic scientists work in an institutional context and belong to organizations that exist both within and outside of the institution, our work is informed by the literatures of institutional theory and organizational theory as well as by research on the personal characteristics of...
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Published in | ICSB World Conference Proceedings p. 1 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
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Washington
International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
01.01.2014
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Summary: | Recognizing that academic scientists work in an institutional context and belong to organizations that exist both within and outside of the institution, our work is informed by the literatures of institutional theory and organizational theory as well as by research on the personal characteristics of individual entrepreneurs. Since the passage of the Bayh-Dole act in 1980, universities have become increasingly interested in commercializing the technologies developed in their research laboratories. Solutions were also consistent across participants, and included suggestions to create a clear decision-tree for commercialization, more active communication from directors of the commercialization center, and the employment of a JD/PhD to understand patent law and research. |
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