The challenges of technology transfer for economic development in the central Savannah River area
- Southeastern Technology Center, Augusta, GA (United States); and others
Technology transfer initiatives are becoming increasingly important in today`s market place. A combination of accelerating technological changes, increasing competitiveness in the national and international market and increasing participation of educational institutions in assisting industry have all contributed to the need for programs which focus on technology transfer. Added to these forces is the end of the cold war and the changing mission and structure of Department Of Energy (DOE) facilities. Many technologies which were developed in support, or as a byproduct, of the DOE cold war efforts may have applications in the private sector. Despite all of this technological development, small and small/disadvantaged businesses generally have difficulty in investing in new and innovative technologies (although information technologies generally do not apply to this statement) due to the risk associated with technology development. Many companies also do not have the knowledge or resources to work within the DOE framework for gaining access to DOE`s technologies. An opportunity exists in which small and small/disadvantaged businesses can be targeted in the commercialization of new technologies in such a way as to minimize the risks and help position these businesses as a leader in their field. Further, technology commercialization strategies can be regionally focused to impact the economic growth of a small geographic area.
- OSTI ID:
- 474077
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960804-Vol.2; TRN: 97:002181-0085
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: SPECTRUM `96: international conference on nuclear and hazardous waste management, Seattle, WA (United States), 18-23 Aug 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the international topical meeting on nuclear and hazardous waste management (SPECTRM `96): Volume 2; PB: 875 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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