Your task is to research, analyze, and discuss the processes involved in helping technologies emerge (“transition”) from the R&D environment
Learning Goal: I’m working on a cyber security project and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Technology Transfer Research Paper
Objective
The purpose of this Technology Transfer Research Paper is to gather and summarize
authoritative information about how technologies are transitioned from the Research &
Development (R&D) lab to the product development organizations which incorporate leading
and emerging technologies into new products and services.
Overview
Your task is to research, analyze, and discuss the processes involved in helping technologies
emerge (“transition”) from the R&D environment to product development organizations so that
the technologies can be incorporated into products and services which meet the needs of the
consumers, businesses, and government agencies. Your research should include technology
transfer processes and initiatives along with funding sources, i.e. venture capital, government
grants, etc. You should also address the technology development lifecycle and the role of
funding availability at each of the lifecycle stages (See NIST GCR 02-841). Address what happens
when adequate funding is not readily available and what impacts that deficiency has upon the
development and transitioning of technologies from labs to products.
To begin, review the following documents and resources about technology transfer processes
and initiatives. Continue your research by investigating the availability (or lack) of federal
funding for innovations in the cybersecurity area.
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