Technological Transfer
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course will support students in developing a comprehensive understanding of innovation and critical innovation management concepts. By attending this course, students will learn how to turn research into value for society and will examine the steps needed to develop and commercialize innovation.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Manage the main innovation management theories and employ the techniques required to improve innovation performance
2. Explain and manage the journey from the birth of an idea to the rewards of the resulting innovation
3. Present emerging technologies and technological innovation in terms of technology transfer strategies and management.
1. Manage the main innovation management theories and employ the techniques required to improve innovation performance
2. Explain and manage the journey from the birth of an idea to the rewards of the resulting innovation
3. Present emerging technologies and technological innovation in terms of technology transfer strategies and management.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Part 1: Principles of Technology and Innovation
The initial section provides an overview of key concepts related to technology, technological advancements, innovation, and innovation management. It delves into the dynamics of innovation processes and various methods for categorizing and comprehending innovation. Throughout this section, you will explore how people, technology organizations, and context factors shape technological innovation.
Part 2: Managing Technology Transfer
The following section delves into emerging technologies and technological innovations, focusing on strategies for technology transfer and management. It covers topics like evaluating technology readiness levels, managing intellectual property rights, as well as broader networks and processes involved in technology transfer. This part introduces the concept of 'systems of innovation' that impact and facilitate innovative processes at various levels. From organizational to regional and national levels. It also touches upon open innovation systems and networks as a comprehensive approach to technology transfer and innovative strategies.
The initial section provides an overview of key concepts related to technology, technological advancements, innovation, and innovation management. It delves into the dynamics of innovation processes and various methods for categorizing and comprehending innovation. Throughout this section, you will explore how people, technology organizations, and context factors shape technological innovation.
Part 2: Managing Technology Transfer
The following section delves into emerging technologies and technological innovations, focusing on strategies for technology transfer and management. It covers topics like evaluating technology readiness levels, managing intellectual property rights, as well as broader networks and processes involved in technology transfer. This part introduces the concept of 'systems of innovation' that impact and facilitate innovative processes at various levels. From organizational to regional and national levels. It also touches upon open innovation systems and networks as a comprehensive approach to technology transfer and innovative strategies.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and case studies
Teaching Resources
- K. Goffin & R. Mitchell
Innovation Management - Effective strategy and implementation (Third Edition)
Macmillan International
- George Vekinis
Mastering Technology Transfer: From Invention to Innovation. A Step-by-Step Guide for Researchers and Inventors
(Second Edition)
Springer
Innovation Management - Effective strategy and implementation (Third Edition)
Macmillan International
- George Vekinis
Mastering Technology Transfer: From Invention to Innovation. A Step-by-Step Guide for Researchers and Inventors
(Second Edition)
Springer
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written final exam on the whole program.
The written test consists of 3 open questions, aimed to assess more in-depth the student's knowledge and understanding of specific topics of the course and their discipline-specific communication skills; open questions include both quite specific questions (which require a short answer) and questions on wider issues (which require a longer answer).
The final grade is calculated as a sum of the scores obtained in the single questions.
The written test consists of 3 open questions, aimed to assess more in-depth the student's knowledge and understanding of specific topics of the course and their discipline-specific communication skills; open questions include both quite specific questions (which require a short answer) and questions on wider issues (which require a longer answer).
The final grade is calculated as a sum of the scores obtained in the single questions.
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Chierici Roberto
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