Program agenda:
- Understanding the dynamics of effective university/industry relations for research and commercialization
- How Brown University engages with leading high-tech companies and their tech scouts
- Dissecting the Samsung model for tech scouting and university research collaborations:
- Samsung GRO
- Ad Hoc collaborations
- Cluster Projects
- The Dow approach towards external technology scouting including university engagement and collaboration
- Common mistakes and disconnects
- How tech scouts evaluate potential synergies and opportunities
In a world where success in many corporations depends on their ability to produce technology innovations better and faster than their competitors, industry has become increasingly reliant on the technology expertise and associated IP found in university labs – and universities are competing hard to fill their pipelines. Technology Scouting is an essential component of this process – often, it’s the starting point for developing crucial corporate technology assets and patents, and universities who want to score partnerships and patent licensing deals must have a good grasp of this critical role within the businesses they work with.
Technology scouts identify technologies and researchers of interest, evaluate their fit with the company’s strategic objectives, and build relationships and collaborations with universities to help fuel their innovation engines. The key question for universities is: How can you ensure your innovative technologies and scientists are within the sight lines of collaborative companies?
That’s why we are producing this insider’s look at tech scouting featuring two Brown University commercialization leaders along with Dow, Inc. technology scout Liz Dhulst and Robert Ashcraft, a 10-year veteran of the Open Innovation team for the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology.
You’ll hear from both sides of the fence – what corporations are looking for in a partner, and how universities can position themselves to meet those needs. Our expert presenters will detail their unique approaches to tech scouting both from a university and an industry perspective.
You’ll come away with proven strategies and new ideas for attracting prospective partners and licensees.
