Rethinking technology transfer

The needs of small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural and food sectors are continually changing in the global marketplace. Technology transfer is one means of advancing SMEs to be more competitive and to embrace changes that are critical to their survival. New approaches are necessary to overcome some traditional barriers between researchers and industry for implementation of innovative technology. Universities and research centers are often ill equipped to meet these changing needs due to traditional methods of undertaking research and technology transfer. These methods are often slow and time consuming while SMEs need real-time response to technological challenges and market demands. This paper describes methods for more responsive technology transfers to SMEs through the creation of a more dynamic research model with projects undertaken in seafood processing. Key elements in this model include engagement with SMEs and entrepreneurs at an early stage of the project, flexibility in the research plan, and access to capital for technology transfer.

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