Abstract
Scholars demonstrate that scientific ideas are not ready made inputs for technological innovation. They emphasize the importance of bridging scientists who are competent in both science and technology domains to translate the scientific competency of firms into better patent performance. I extend the current understanding of bridging the science-technology domains by showing that the degree to which bridging scientists enhance the patent performance depends on the extent to which their scientific findings are exploited in the patenting process. In the absence of conscious exploitation, mere presence of bridging scientists does not ensure translation of scientific competencies into better technological innovation. Abstract: Scholars demonstrate that scientific ideas are not ready made inputs for technological innovation.
