Cooperative R and D ventures: An opportunity for leveraged research in fossil energy
In connection with its continuing exploration of a cooperative R and D venture program, the Department of Energy, Fossil Energy, has assembled herein some materials for use in connection with a series of regional meetings for public discussion of the concepts. The materials include a news release of January 14, 1987; a Federal Register Notice of January 26, 1987, announcing the regional meetings; and an excerpt from a previously published document (DOE/FE-0075) of October 1986 which describes the program. After determining that a proposed cooperative R and D venture addresses appropriate national needs, the focus of the government's review will be on the probable magnitude of the benefit streams to be derived from successful completion of the venture relative to its cost of participation. DOE/FE's assessment of the nature and value of probable returns will take into account the following interconnected elements: the quality and value of the venture research target; the soundness of the planned technical approach; the expertise of the technical team; the managerial strength, business acumen, and degree of corporate commitment of the primary venture partners; the business arrangements whereby achievements are to be translated into future returns for distribution to the original participants; and the probable state-of-the-art and the marketplace following completion of the R and D venture, relative to the subsequent steps and investments required to translate successful research results into successful commercial use. DOE/FE reiterates its commitment to flexibility, streamlining, and sound business and operating arrangements within the context of these proposed cooperative R and D ventures.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 6956382
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/FE-0079; ON: DE87005573
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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