A Process Model for Technology Commercialization in Public Research Institutions of Iran

Authors

Depertment of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, I.R. Iran

Abstract

This paper provides a model for technology commercialization in public research organizations by conducting six case studies in two public research institutions in Iran. The results of these studies showed that the process of technology commercialization in public research organizations has six main phases with fourteen ancillary steps. The commercializations were accomplished by the steps within the main phases and proceeded sequentially. During fulfillment of each step, moreover, it is likely that the eight activities are performed. In the model, technology development and documentation, negotiating and lobbying with stakeholders and coordination and decision making are the most important activities in comparison with other five activities.

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