This document discusses the role of technology transfer in the research process. It begins by defining research outputs, which can be direct inventions or indirect processes and materials. It then defines technology transfer as the process of moving research outputs from one place to another. The document outlines different modes of transfer, such as conferences, reports, and posters. It presents a model of the research process and shows where technology transfer interacts at different stages, including early research, product development, dissemination, and measuring outcomes and impacts. It concludes by providing best practices for technology transfer, such as identifying stakeholders, planning engagement with end-users, and protecting intellectual property.

1. Technology Transfer’s role in the
Research Process
Santiago .Navarro@dot.gov
Technology Transfer Program Manager

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 Research process and outputs
 Technology Transfer (T2)
 T2’s role in research
 Best practices
Agenda

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Research process

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 Direct type may be an invention such as a new tool,
test facility, software, or other tangible output
 Indirect type may be a new process, specification,
assessment data set, or new development of training
materials (new course)
 Intellectual property (iEdison)
Research technologies (outputs)

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Technologies are
developed or
discovered through
research
Software algorithm,
other application
An improved communication
tool that replaces text only
messages
Research technologies (outputs)

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 Transfer, noun: an act or process of moving …something from one place to
another
 Process, noun: a series of actions …that lead to a particular result
 Transportation, noun: the process of moving … things from one place to
another
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tra
Transfer

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Modes of transfer

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Presentations at conferences

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Technical reports

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Poster presentations

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T2’s role in the research process
2. Research, data
collection, analysis, and
decision
4. Disseminate
technology
Level 1: early research phases
Level 2: implemented and disseminated
T2
3. Product
development, proof
of concept
T2T2
1. Project
selection
5. Outcome
6. Impact
T2
T2
T2 activities occurring
between stages in Level 2
with a feedback loop to
scope of work

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 Identify stakeholders, industrial partners, and
end-users for each project
 Identify research outputs and their mode of
transportation
 Create engagement plans with end-users to
track impacts and outcomes
 Protect technologies through IP Actions
Best practices: Research and T2 workshop

13. Santiago.Navarro@dot.gov
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