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Executive Summary
Pages 242-244

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From page 242...
... The participation of universities and other noncommercial research institutions in technology transfer to industry also varies greatly with respect to the four focal areas of this study: production technology (manufacturing) , microelectronics, information technology, and biotechnology.
From page 243...
... Helmholtz Centers conduct primarily research on long-term problems entailing considerable economic risks in areas of public welfare and in fields requiring large investments. Besides the classic instrument of scientific publications, the major mechanisms of technology transfer are the participation of industry in advisory boards and committees, and collaborative research uniting industry and the centers on large projects or programs.
From page 244...
... A characteristic of EU policy is a top-down approach to setting a research agenda through the use of so-called framework programs. International collaboration between industrial enterprises and research institutions is required, thus technology transfer is facilitated.


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