Organizational Structures and Performance of University Technology Transfer: An Empirical Analysis in Japan

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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>

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  • Organizational Science

    Organizational Science 56 (4), 20-36, 2023-06-20

    The Academic Association for Organizational Science

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