Technology Transfer: What & Why?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the concept of technology transfer, exploring its definition and significance within the technological field. Participants seek to clarify the term and its implications in various contexts, including knowledge sharing between research organizations and industry.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the meaning of "technology transfer," questioning whether it refers to knowledge sharing between research organizations and the public or between industries.
  • Others express uncertainty about the term, noting its frequent mention in industry news and seeking a clearer understanding of its relevance.
  • A participant suggests that without specific context, the question about technology transfer may be unanswerable, prompting a request for clarification or reference to specific articles.
  • A link to a Wikipedia article on technology transfer is provided as a potential resource for further information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the definition of technology transfer, and multiple interpretations and questions remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific examples or definitions of technology transfer, and the participants' inquiries highlight the ambiguity surrounding the term.

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What is technology transfer? How is it important in technological field?
 
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Jin Sen Zhang said:
What is technology transfer? How is it important in technological field?
Can you explain a bit more what you mean by "technology transfer? Do you just mean sharing knowledge between research organizations and the public, or sharing information between industry? Or is this a technical question about data transfer?
 
Evo said:
Can you explain a bit more what you mean by "technology transfer? Do you just mean sharing knowledge between research organizations and the public, or sharing information between industry? Or is this a technical question about data transfer?
Umhh... I mean the term "technology transfer" frequently mentioned in industry news. Why?? I do not know very well that's why I posted it as a question:biggrin:
 
Without context, your question is unanswerable. Do you have a specific article you want clarified?
 

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