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351-0777-00L 1 Credits BSC , DS , MSC , NDS D-MTEC , D-INFK

Technology Transfer

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Roman Boutellier, Lesley Spiegel Antolinez
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:04

Abstract

The lecture comprises the significance, goals, prerequisites, ways and forms of technology transfer. Topics are directions, phases and decisive factors of the technology transfer process, assurance of intellectual property, ways and means of transfer of knowledge and know-how (co-operation or spin-offs) and case studies by guest speakers on selected typical cases.

Objective

Ability to take successful actions in a technology transfer process

Content

Shortened product life cycles, growing global competition, cost pressure and increasing customer demands force companies to actively pursue the best technologies if the want to survive. Some best-in-class technologies are developed in-house, but often, companies must develop the ability to incorporate technologies from outside. The key success factor is the timely and successful transformation from a technology-driven (“technology push”) to a market-driven (“market-pull”) setting. The lecture elaborates on the significance, objectives, prerequisites, approaches and forms of technology transfer within the context of technology and innovation management. Securing intellectual property and mastering the time factor. Approaches, forms, phases and key success factors of the technology transfer process: Co-operation, funding and building spin-offs and high-tech start-ups, continuing education. Organizational solutions on different levels. Technology and Science Parks. Support instruments in Switzerland and abroad. Case studies presented by guest speakers. Practical examples. Open discussion on the presented topics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Syllabus will be presented during lecture. Slides in English will be available for download.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Case study (group work)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Technology Transfer
Lecture by Lesley Spiegel, CEO Foundation TECHNOPARK® Zurich. Guest speakers, discussions with TECHNOPARK® Zurich start-ups Concentrated block lecture on 2 days - Fr. 17.10.08 at ETH Kreuzplatz, 5.Stock, Raum KPL K14, 9:00 - 17:00 - Fr. 31.10.08 at TECHNOPARK® Zurich, Raum BASIC, 2.OG, 9:00 - 17:00 Course fully booked ! Please do not subscribe anymore!
  • 17.10 Date 09:00-17:00 (KPL K 14)
1 h weekly

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