THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFFS NETWORK CHOICES IN THE QUALITY OF TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFER AND CAPITALIZATION OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH

Abstract

The research carried out in this article (a synthesis of specialized literature regarding the networks used by academic spin-offs in order to achieve an effective technology transfer) refers to the interaction of academic entrepreneurs with different internal (university) and external (commercial) networks. The research aims to identify in which way the characteristics of both internal and external networks can contribute to the growth and performances of these companies. The main conclusion seems to be the approach pro access to networks outside the university for an increased visibility of university-developed technology and facilitates access to other networks and sustainable technological transfer. Furthermore the visibility of academic research will improve access to other relevant networks, involving at the same time other outputs for university spin-offs such as: reducing parent university dependency, obtaining funding from other sources, increasing market adaptability and agility.

Keywords

• university spin-offs
• academic entrepreneur
• technological transfer office
• netwoks
• parent university