Title :
University Commercialization Models: The University of Akron
Author :
Ball, Elyse N. ; Preston, Kenneth G.
Abstract :
The University of Akron Research Foundation provides an example of how a university-affiliated research foundation can benefit both its institution and community through increased partnerships, shared services, engagement with area business leaders, and support for entrepreneurship and commercialization.
Keywords :
educational administrative data processing; educational institutions; University of Akron Research Foundation; entrepreneurship; university commercialization model; university-affiliated research foundation; Commercialization; Companies; Educational institutions; Industries; Innovation management; Market research; Patents; ARCHAngels; I-Corps; Senior Fellows; Technology commercialization; University of Akron; industry partnership; patent; proof-of-concept; research foundation; university-industry collaboration;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2014.229
