Technology Transfer Process in the Context of Open Innovation Paradigm

Abstract

The technology transfer process has been emphasized as an important driver in innovation and creating sustainable growth. Nevertheless, there is a major research gap in the field of identifying the model of the technology transfer process in the framework of the open innovation paradigm. Identifying this study gap is the aim of the present study. This research has been done using Sandelowski and Barso's metacomposite method and with a systematic review of 26 articles related to the purpose of the research out of 333 primary articles. The final articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria. The validity of the research was confirmed according to the criteria of entering the review, holding meetings with the members of the research team, using an expert and auditing the entire process for theoretical consensus. Reliability was also confirmed through the critical evaluation skills program. In this meta-combination study that was carried out in 1401, from library resources including scientific articles, books, case reports with keywords related to technology transfer and open innovation paradigm in Farsi and English languages in Springer MDPI, Taylor, Wiley databases. Science Direct, Emerald, Google Scholar, SID, Magiran and CIVILICA published in the years 2010 to 2022 were used. The results obtained through the categorization and coding of concepts using the metacomposite method for the three-component technology transfer variable and six sub-components of technology selection and acquisition, technology adaptation, application and absorption of technology (technology adaptation, technology efficiency and technology absorption) and technology development and diffusion. technology dissemination and technology development) with 21 codes and for the open innovation paradigm variable, 2 components with 12 sub-components (licensing purchase, joint venture, venture capital, outsourcing of research and development contracts, merger and acquisition, customer participation, external networking, grant sales, open source licensing and reproductive companies) along with 15 codes were extracted. The use of this model helps senior managers and industry policy makers to have a deeper understanding of the practical mechanisms that support the open innovation strategy while focusing on their organizational capabilities and policies based on technology transfer.