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Technology transfer as a catalyst for effective university-industry collaboration in Botswana

Mafu, Mhlambululi·2023·African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development
DOI 10.1080/20421338.2023.2173403
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The university-industry contractual research collaborations to solve complex problems jointly and create social and economic impact have long existed. Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) constitute formal technology intermediaries established to strengthen university-industry collaborations. However, the differences in needs and capabilities, individual and organizational backgrounds, and innovative learning modes inhibit effective partnerships. We develop a conceptual framework that explains how TTOs can catalyze these collaborations in Botswana. We use the grounded theory approach to examine the TTOs’ challenges and opportunities in strengthening university-industry linkages. Notably, we employ inductive analysis to synthesize interview data and analyze it using domain analysis and componential analysis. Data were extracted from the university and industry policies and documents and interviews with 102 participants from two universities (42.2%) and three industry firms (57.8%) involved in technology transfer. We found 71.6% had excellent knowledge and experience and 28.4% had varying degrees of experience. While individual or independent consultancies (44.1%) lead, TTOs facilitate collaboration through contractual research agreements (32.4%), technology licensing (22.5%), and joint ventures (10.8%). This demonstrates entities' significant access to each other's financial and technological resources. This allows entities to generate new knowledge, equip each other with tools…

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Authors
Mafu, M.
Affiliations
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BW)
Corresponding author
Mafu, Mhlambululi
ORCID
Mafu, Mhlambululi
Venue
African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2023-02-25
Volume
15
Issue
5
Pages
606-623
ISSN
  • 2042-1338 (ISSN-L)
  • 2042-1346
DOI
10.1080/20421338.2023.2173403
OpenAlex
W4322210581
Cited by
7
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0
Citations by year
2025: 4 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1
FWCI
1.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › Research, Science, and Academia
Keywords
technology transfer, university-industry collaboration, technology transfer offices, technology licensing, joint ventures, intellectual property, intellectual property policy, intellectual property enforcement, commercialization, Botswana

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