Putting science
at the heart of development
Definitions
List of terms for Technology Transfer.
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
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Learning
The process of accumulating the capability to innovate (see also technological learning, technological capabilities and innovation).
Licensing
Granting a firm or other organisation, usually involving payment, the use of a patent or trademark.
Linear models of innovation
Over-simplified views of innovation as involving merely the transfers of specific technologies from the research base to industry, or as a process driven by demands from society. Now superseded by the 'systemic model' of innovation (ECC).
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