Scope of InnovationKT
We define knowledge transfer as the means by which expertise, knowledge, skills and capabilities are transferred from the knowledge-base (for example, a university or college, a research centre or a research technology organisation) to those in need of that knowledge (for example a company, social enterprise or not-for-profit organisation).
InnovationKT covers the following topics (although this list is not intended to be exhaustive):-
- Case studies of successful knowledge transfer projects
- Examples of best practice in respect of knowledge transfer from practitioners
- Innovative knowledge transfer mechanisms
- The outcomes and results of knowledge transfer projects
- Management of knowledge transfer
- Development of knowledge transfer policy
Applicable knowledge transfer mechanisms and paradigms include, but are not limited to:-
- The UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB) Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) product
- Spin-out companies
- Incubators and entrepreneur schemes
- University-industry contracts and consultancy
- Licensing of university-originated intellectual property
- Other modes of knowledge transfer and technology transfer, e.g. work-based learning projects
- The knowledge transfer, knowledge origination and knowledge exchange process