Factors and Solutions of Industry-Academia Collaboration Pitfall

Abstract

In general, industry-academia collaboration often starts joint research if the people in charge of the field collaborate with each other, but there are not many cases where this is a long-term initiative. However, medical device development requires a very long-term perspective, such as needs search, development, post-marketing surveillance after approval, and resolution of new clinical issues. Many of the causes of industry-academia collaboration mismatches are due to the formation of a common understanding of GOAL and the differences in various perceptions that each other has. In some cases, it may proceed without being taken. Regarding pitfalls and solutions in industry-academia collaboration, we will propose measures to facilitate the output of young researchers aiming to develop medical devices and new entrants, mainly based on corporate needs.