How to start and develop industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer

Abstract

More than 25 years have passed since industry-academia collaboration took off in Japan, and in recent years it has become increasingly important. In this paper, based on the historical background and the author's many years of experience, the basic process of technology transfer is summarized in a practical manner, and the advantages of technology transfer activities for researchers and points to consider in risk management are also discussed. We hope that this paper will be useful as a guide for researchers at universities and institutions when conducting technology transfer activities.