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6 Technology Transfer and Commercialization
6 Technology Transfer and Commercialization
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The data on such migration patterns are far from complete. The NNI touches many aspects of the commercialization process, for exam le, p through federally funded user facilities, the Small Business Innovation esearch/ R Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
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What is different about nanotechnology is the existence of the NNI -- its strong coordination among participating agencies and its ability to reach the private sec tor and the public at large, for example, through the National Nanotechnology 1 Battelle and R&D Magazine, "2012 Global R&D Funding Forecast," December 2011, available at http://battelle.org/docs/default-document-library/2012_global_forecast.pdf? sfvrsn=2, accessed November 15, 2012.
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117) Moreover, The Secretary of Commerce or his designee, in consultation with the National Nanotech nology Coordination Office and, to the extent possible, utilizing resources at the National Technical Information Service, shall establish a clearinghouse of information related to commercialization of nanotechnology research, including information relating to activities by regional, State, and local commercial nanotechnology initiatives; transition of research, technologies, and concepts from Federal nanotechnology research and development pro grams into commercial and military products; best practices by government, universities and private sector laboratories transitioning technology to commercial use; examples of ways to overcome barriers and challenges to technology deployment; and use of manufac turing infrastructure and workforce.
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N ational Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, and the National Cancer Insti tute Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory -- is maintained by the facilities themselves, and links to the information are on the NNI website. Multiple NNI workshops on regional, state, and local programs related to nano technology have helped to identify the extent of such activities, whose primary goals are, for the most part, technology transfer and workforce and economic devel opment.
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Many companies that are seeking to commercialize nanotechnology have teams in "new technology evaluation," "strategic marketing," "acquisitions," or "corporate ventures," which are natural contacts for NNI agencies that want to partner in the organization of showcase events. Other entities outside government are in a position to facilitate technology transfer, such as the Nano Business Commercialization Alliance (www.nanobca.
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Nanoelectronics Research Initiative. The National Network for Manufacturing Innovation is a proposed network of 6 or more information about the proposed AMTech program see Federal Register 76(141)
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Such a process can serve as a practi 7 ational Institute of Standards and Technology, "President Proposes National Network for N Manufacturing Innovation," News Release, March 9, 2012, available at http://www.nist.gov/public_ affairs/releases/manufacturing-030912.cfm, accessed September 27, 2012.
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lead in global nanotechnology transfer. However, it also demonstrates the qualitative nature of assessments based on economic models (developed for non-nanotechnology)
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Role of National Nanotechnology Initiative User Facilities in Commercialization User facilities that support research at the nanoscale are operated by NIST, DOE laboratories, and universities that host NSF-funded centers. They allow access to state-of-the-art equipment, expertise, and, in the case of university NSF centers, potential candidates for recruitment.
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The information gathered was used in developing the recommendations related to identifying best practices in IP management and expanding the scope of the NNI website to aid those interested in technology transfer and commercialization. Standards Standards are important to commerce and innovation, aiding suppliers and customers in the specification and characterization of products.
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NNI agencies should continue their active participation in standards development organizations and in the development of metrology and characterization tools, standard reference materials, termi nology, and nomenclature. Communication It is critical that the NNI seek to target those aiming to bring new nanotechnologies or nanotechnology-enabled products to market.
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For example, the June 2011 PCAST Report to the President on Ensuring American Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing examined a wide range of international models for government investments in promoting manufacturing and economic growth and found that even as U.S. manufacturing leadership is waning, other nations are investing heavily in growing and revitalizing their manufacturing sectors and are crafting policies to attract and retain production facilities and multinational companies within their borders.
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In particular, models that seem promising for the NNI to exploit include the following: •• SRC Consortium model -- academe supported by a consortium of compa nies to perform precompetitive research of mutual benefit to all industrial partners. •• DOE Innovation Hub model -- integrated research centers that combine ba sic and applied research with engineering to accelerate scientific discovery in critical energy issues.
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,17 are specifically addressing frontiers in nanotechnology in partnership with DARPA and with NIST and NSF, respectively. The NRI partnership with NSF is connected to the NNI signature initiative Nanoelectronics for 2020 and Beyond and is imple mented through joint sponsorship of specific projects added to some of the NSF nanoscale interdisciplinary research teams.
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They lead to higher value for industry partners, more informed research, and enhanced education of students; most important, they increase national benefit. In addition, SRC has internal processes to measure the relevance of research to its members and its impact on the broader semiconductor community, to track students and connect them with industry opportunities (internships and employment)
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DOE Innovation Hub Model Since 2010, DOE has established five energy innovation hubs. Each hub brings leading scientists from DOE national laboratories, universities, and companies together to collaborate on specific critical energy challenges.
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In addition to the Fraunhofer institutes in Germany, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has established seven Fraunhofer centers in the United States ("Fraunhofer U.S.") to partner with the German institutes in moving inno vative concepts to commercialization.
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If a technology is at the competitive stage, a company normally pays a univer sity to do the work and the company owns the IP or an exclusive license. Another template should address national laboratory user facilities, and a draft CRADA template should be used as appropriate.
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