commercialization

This paper analyzes the location and interrelationship of three measures of innovation commercialization across the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States and estimates a model of the factors explaining variations in the location of innovation commercialization.

The paper presents a theoretical introduction and two company introductions related to exploitation and exploration focus embedded in the innovation development process to commercialize customer-oriented applications.

Discussions in the paper suggest that university spin-off companies may bring fewer of the economic development benefits attributed to them beyond the specific sites in which the theories were developed.

The report details steps that need to be taken in order to make technology commercialization in Arizona competitive nationally and internationally. Also outlined in the report is a multi-year roadmap that incorporates the universities, private enterprise, and state and local government to foster a diverse technology industry base in Arizona.

The study stems from a task force developed to determine where leadership could best be directed in the area. The study also summarizes relevant data, assesses how Greater Washington compares to other regions in the county, and functions as a resource for federal, state and local policymakers.

The paper is a product of the Private and Financial Sectors Development Unit, Europe and Central Asia Region, and is part of a larger effort in the region to foster understanding of technology commercialization issues.

According to the author, in the digital age, the best way to pursue security by developing dual-use technology is not to shield information about the technology, but to share it. To do otherwise risks not only the prospect that U.S.-based firms will be unable to sustain and assume positions of technological and commercial leadership in these sectors, but also that the United States and its allies will be rendered less secure.

The report highlights findings from Rice Universitys National Nanotechnology Initiative Southern Regional nanotechnology workshop consisting of leaders in industry, government, academia, and the financial community. The workshop attendees explored trends, opportunities, and challenges regarding the translation of laboratory research in nanotechnology into commercial products that can benefit society.

The report characterizes suborbital reusable launch vehicle concepts currently in development, and defines the military, civil, and commercial missions and markets that could capitalize on their capabilities.

According to the report, the current heightened security environment stemming from the 9/11 attacks can also benefit both traditional and emerging commercial space activities through expanded and improved U.S. national security assets in space.