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Presents information on a study which examined, compared, and contrasted case studies of high-tech strategic alliances, spin-offs, cooperative research and development agreements, and other related modalities of technology transfer and commercialization. Details on technology transfer and commercialization metrics; Case studies from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and New Mexico federal laboratories; Conclusions.

Explores the use of demonstration projects for the transfer of non-product technologies. Background; Overview of the demonstration project; Analysis of key attributes; Case studies; Implications and strategy development; Thoughts on benefits measurement and other observations.

Analyzes patent citations to characterize technology transfers and knowledge interactions of defence firms in the United States. Role of defence firms in driving technological competitiveness in the U.S.; Innovations in the defense sector.

Presents a biological model for technology transfer appropriate to one of the US National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Centers (Center for Interfacial Engineering, University of Minnesota). Implications of the model for the future of technology transfer.

Reviews basic questions about university-industry technology transfer. Key principles for a successful technology transfer effort; General mathematical model of the process based on an analogy with chemical reaction rates; University of Minnesota's Center for Interfacial Engineering as an example of the application of the model.

Presents a model of technology transfer from federal laboratories to recipients which consists of a combination of a local start-up firm with an established large industrial partner. Case example using the mixed strategy for technology transfer and commercialization; Two alternative models; Insights from the University of New Mexico Entrepreneurship Program.

Discusses the fundamental problem in technology transfer and its management. Strategies for negotiating technology transfer.

Discusses eight key issues that influence the success of a technology transfer program within the context of a research and development (R&D) consortium base on the experience of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). EPRI's approach in solving the issues.