Saturday, October 09, 2004
The governor's science advisor in North Carolina wants to alter the metrics for university technology transfer. He would like to create more incentives to university faculty and staff to focus on clear economic development goals.
Typically, university technology transfer offices focus on metrics such as invention disclosures, patent applications, patents, and license revenues. The economic development focus would move attention down to business formation, jobs and incomes.
Meanwhile, university professors are focusing on a different target: streamlining internal tech transfer procedures.
Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Metrics for tech transfer in North Carolina
