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Organizational Structures and Performance of University Technology Transfer: An Empirical Analysis in Japan
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- Ikeuchi Kenta
- Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry
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- Hayashi Yuki
- Graduate School of Business, Osaka Metropolitan University
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- Yamada Jin-ichiro
- Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
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- Shimizu Yukichi
- Value School, Kobe University
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- Sakai Takayuki
- Value School, Kobe University
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- TLOの組織構造が大学の技術移転パフォーマンスに与える影響：
- 日本のサーベイデータを用いた実証分析
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<p>This study investigates the effect of different types of technology transfer offices (TTOs) on university technology transfer performance using national-level data on industry-academia col laboration in Japan. First, three types of TTOs were identified based on their organizational structures—internal, external-integrated, and external-extensive. Then, using Poisson regression and a population-averaged model, two following hypotheses were tested with supportive results: (1) universities using an external TTO perform better in terms of patent licensing income than those using an internal TTO; and (2) smaller universities are more likely to perform better with a dedicated, external-integrated TTO. These findings suggest that TTOs should be independent of the university’s bureaucratic system. However, a high degree of proximity for communication with researchers is essential.<br>This study presents implications for government innovation policy, suggesting that universities should be encouraged to select a TTO type that aligns with their needs and objectives and to carefully weigh independence and proximity when choosing a type. It also suggests that researchers should consider the history and reality of each country’s innovation system when analyzing industry-academia collaboration. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of Japan’s technology transfer policies.</p>
Journal
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- Organizational Science
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Organizational Science 56 (4), 20-36, 2023-06-20
The Academic Association for Organizational Science