Technology transfer is defined acco

Technology transfer is defined according to the discipline of the research and by the purpose of
the research (Bozeman, 2000). This has led to many definitions for the concept of technology transfer.
Since this paper concentrates on technology transfer from governments to the private sector, some
definitions particular to this issue are outlined. The Federal Laboratory Consortium for technology
transfer in the U.S defines technology transfer “as the process by which existing knowledge, facilities or
capabilities developed under federal R&D are utilized to fulfill public or private domestic needs” (FTC
report as cited in Carr 1992: p.g 6). Bozeman & Coker (1991), define technology transfer as the transfer
of physical devices, process, know-how, or proprietary information about devices or processes from one
organization or institution to another. Sounder, Nashar, and Padmanabhan (1990), state that technology
transfer is the managed process of conveying a technology from one party to its adoption by another
party. For the purpose of this study, based on these definitions, technology transfer is defined as the
movement of know-how, technology, and technical knowledge from the Canadian Federal government to
another setting.