1. Technology Transfer in Practice : Evidence from EIT RawMaterials Innovation EcosystemsMateja Košir, Urška Kropf, Klemen Klemenčič, 2026, strokovni članek Opis: This paper examines technology transfer within the EIT RawMaterials framework, with a particular focus on innovation projects operating at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–7. Drawing on a sample of 18 completed projects spanning technology, product, and service development, the study analyses how ecosystem-based mechanisms facilitate the transition from research to market. The findings reveal heterogeneous innovation trajectories and a weak correlation between initial TRL levels and commercialisation outcomes. Successful technology transfer is strongly associated with early involvement of industry partners, the integration of business planning, and clearly defined intellectual property strategies. Furthermore, the results highlight the importance of coordinated ecosystem support – encompassing funding, networking, and performance-based incentives – in addressing the so-called innovation ‘valley of death.’ The paper contributes to the innovation management literature by providing empirical insights into ecosystem-driven technology transfer within a capital-intensive sector.
Ključne besede: technology transfer, innovation ecosystems, EIT RawMaterials, TRL, research–industry collaboration
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2. Enhancing knowledge and technology transfer : determinants and indicators of successful university–industry collaborationJana Hojnik, Štefan Bojnec, Simona Kustec, Vaida Zemlickienė, Zenonas Turskis, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Both universities and companies create value and innovation to maintain their position and remain competitive. Different, but still similar, with two goals that are shared. With their collaboration, they can enhance their pursuit of sustainability and as well corporate social responsibility by creating and delivering value and thus contributing to the well-being of society. This paper thus examines the determinants and indicators of successful university–industry collaboration (UIC) in the context of knowledge and technology transfer. The purpose of the research is to identify key factors that drive effective UIC and to establish measurable indicators for evaluating the performance of this collaboration. The paper aimed to understand not only what drives UIC but also how to measure its effectiveness. So, an exploratory, theory-building approach, adopting a systematic literature review is applied. By focusing on the determinants and measurable outputs of UIC, the paper provides insights into the strategic importance of measuring knowledge and technology transfer for a wide range of stakeholders involved in it. UIC for universities is a part of their third mission and their CSR, while with respect for companies, UIC is a result of practicing open innovation and pursuing corporate social responsibility. While consolidating these dimensions, the study also develops a holistic input–output indicator framework that not only clarifies how collaboration is initiated and structured but also how it can be evaluated in practice.
Ključne besede: corporate social responsibility, indicators, innovation policy, knowledge and technology transfer, sustainability, technology transfer office (TTO), university–industry collaboration (UIC)
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