More than commercialisation: Understanding university engagement
For many years, university-industry collaboration focused on the dynamics of commercialisation, neglecting activities with less tangible outcomes but with equally relevant impact. This brief explores the various forms of university engagement, examining the core processes that drive their impact: technology transfer, knowledge transfer and valorisation. By understanding these processes, university leaders and staff can develop strategies and mechanisms that seek to build long-term relationships between universities and industry, while enhancing the contribution of both institutions to society through their engagement with different stakeholders.
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University engagement encompasses a broad spectrum of activities beyond mere commercialisation, including technology transfer, knowledge transfer, and valorisation. To gain deeper insights into these processes and their impact, check out the How to create value from your research: A guide to research valorisation article, which provides a comprehensive overview of this topic, detailing how to capture value from research and enhance its accessibility for greater societal impact.
