Capability transfer in the Pacific Rim nations: the case of Japanese electrical and electronics firms

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Japanese electronics and electrical companies are pouring in huge investments in Pacific Rim nations to reduce production costs and maintain their global competitiveness. This corporate strategy calls for successful technology transfer that will enable the workers of host countries to manufacture high-quality products. It also underscores the need for information protocols which can be used to provide the workers with the required technical data for such products.

Japan, Science and technology policy

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Industrial participation and knowledge transfer in joint R&D projects

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A study of the collaborative biotechnology projects funded by the European Commission has been conducted from the point of view of the firms involved in the various projects. The primary conclusions reached include the realization that the industrial penetration reached by the endeavor has been low, that the transfer of knowledge involves a two-way exchange between the universities and firms and that there is a huge gap between the market and the projects.

Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Partnerships, Joint-Venture Management, Research institutes, Joint ventures, European Union. European Commission, Research and development partnership, Research and development partnerships

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A model for entrepreneurial spin-offs from public technology sources

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The global competitiveness of US industries can be greatly enhanced by commercializing publicly-sponsored technology. However, this can only be achieved by encouraging the public sector to provide the funds needed for the commercial application of new technologies developed by national laboratories and state universities. Surrogate entrepreneurship is the key to the attainment of this goal.

Analysis, Entrepreneurship

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