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Nuances of Commercialization: A Conversation with Technology Transfer Officers

Nuances of Commercialization: A Conversation with Technology Transfer Officers. Tim McTiernan, Ph.D. University of Toronto. Workshop on ‘Universities, Innovation and Global Medicine Access’ Munk Centre for International Studies April 20, 2009. Big Picture.

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Nuances of Commercialization: A Conversation with Technology Transfer Officers

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  1. Nuances of Commercialization: A Conversation with Technology Transfer Officers Tim McTiernan, Ph.D. University of Toronto Workshop on ‘Universities, Innovation and Global Medicine Access’ Munk Centre for International Studies April 20, 2009

  2. Big Picture • University Mission • Knowledge Translation • Social Good

  3. Figure 1 Commercialization / Technology Transfer Stream • Supply Chain Transfer non-commercial value to broad socio-economy Knowledge Translation IP Management Decision IP & Market Assessment IP Assignment Disclosure Contract Research Basic Research License Spin-Off Sale Funding Product Development & Market Strategy

  4. Context For Commercialization • Funder’s Expectations • Regional Development Expectations • Inventors’ Expectations • Costs to Market • IP regimes (and piracy) • Partnership Relations and IP • Market Conditions and Governance

  5. Toronto Example • Partners in Knowledge Translation • Aligning approaches

  6. MaRS Innovation MaRS Innovation Integrated Commercialization Platform 6

  7. Research Partner Focus Areas University of Toronto ICT HealthSciences TAHSN Hospitals OICR Ryerson University Clean Tech Physical Sciences & Engineering OCAD

  8. Toronto Example • Support Structures

  9. Technology & Social Innovation Porous Boundaries Entrepreneurship Technology Science & TechnologyInnovation SocialInnovation Incubation Investment Capacity 9

  10. Ontario Example • Drivers of Innovation

  11. Private Sector Post Secondary and Health Research Sector Provincial Government Federal Government Cities R & D driven sectors e.g. ICT and Pharma Strategic Leaders: Policy Framers, Philanthropic Investors Regional Cluster Initiatives Emerging clusters of global excellence e.g. stem cells, materials, telecommunications Commercialization and Innovation funding Infrastructure, tax and business development support Zoning and economic measures Innovation Drivers In Ontario

  12. Global Hubs • Global Hubs - Global Partners

  13. The Global Landscape is Crowded 14

  14. Nuances of Commercialization: A Conversation with Technology Transfer Officers Tim McTiernan, Ph.D. University of Toronto Workshop on ‘Universities, Innovation and Global Medicine Access’ Munk Centre for International Studies April 20, 2009

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