Process by which technology or knowledge developed in one place or for one purpose is applied and exploited in another place or for another purpose
Between government entities
Between government and non-government entities
Enhance laboratory and/or agency mission objectives
Result in commercialization of new products
Mechanisms:
Collaborative agreements
Every transfer of materials, data, information, skills and/or equipment to or from AFRIMS involves a business agreement with parties outside the government and/or inside the government.
Nondisclosure agreements
Patent License Agreement
Collegial exchange
Etc….