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Ideas vs Intellectual Property: The Carleton University Technology Transfer Approach: “ Building True Innovation Capacity Based on Talent, Knowledge and Ideas ”. University Approaches:.
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Ideas vs Intellectual Property: The Carleton University Technology Transfer Approach: “Building True Innovation Capacity Based on Talent, Knowledge and Ideas” Ottawa Wireless Cluster
University Approaches: “In general, Canadian university tech transfer resources and functions tend to be IP-centric and less oriented to broader regional economic development objectives.” Ottawa Wireless Cluster
Building Innovation Capacity – What Foundation? IP-centric Idea-centric Narrow focus Closed/proprietary Red tape/Process driven Push-oriented Overvaluation Flexible Open for sharing Nimble/Opportunity driven Pull/Push Do a deal! Ottawa Wireless Cluster
Carleton University Tech Transfer - Guiding Philosophy Oriented to regional economic development Developing culture of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship more important than IP management Tech transfer activities aligned with academic goals Ties to local business/technology networks are critical Ottawa Wireless Cluster
“IP is a narrow sub-set of a university’s capacity for innovation” Ottawa Wireless Cluster
University Intellectual Property Most IP incremental (basis for partnering/knowledge transfer) Some IP is product (basis for licensing) Rare IP is platform (basis for spin-off) Ottawa Wireless Cluster
Poster of Technology Companies Why Culture Matters! • 140+ Companies • mostly local SMEs • few “spin-offs” • TTO role minimal Ottawa Wireless Cluster
Innovation Development Fund Student Internships Community Linkages Ottawa Wireless Cluster
Technology Transfer Office – • An access point for expertise, programs and facilities • Facilitate introductions to researchers • Identify federal/provincial programs to leverage $$ • miscellaneous (“Start-up” Seminar Series) Ottawa Wireless Cluster
Thank you ! Contact: Luc_Lalande@carleton.ca Tel: 520-2600 ext. 8359 Ottawa Wireless Cluster