Badillo-Vega / Galán-Muros / Raesfeld Change to Success

Case Studies of Latin American Universities on Solutions for Promoting Innovation in Knowledge and Technology Transfer
1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-3-8309-8319-4
Verlag: Waxmann Verlag GmbH
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 322 Seiten

In a world where innovation is considered to be a key driver for a new economy, Higher Education Institutions (HEI) can play a pivotal role. With this understanding, HEI in Latin America, have become significantly more entrepreneurial over the last decades in order to perform their 'third mission' - provide a greater benefit to society. UniTransfer, the project that gives birth to this book, emerges as a response to a better understanding of the nature of knowledge and technology transfer (KTT), presenting interesting alternative approaches to KTT such as; 'Science-to-business marketing', 'Partnering approaches for knowledge transfer' and 'Academic Entrepreneurship'; further it offers tools and proposes actions to implement change from within the structures of HEIs in Central America and Mexico.
This publication portrays the projects developed by the participants from UniTransfer - Executive Training Course. Each chapter constitutes an approach and a good practice that can be further consulted by any other academic institution in a similar context striving for change to success. Moreover, the projects developed from each participant illustrate the specific profiles, visions and missions, as well as organisational and governance frameworks that the new leadership in higher education needs to embrace if it ought to fulfil its new entrepreneurial role beyond the traditional boundaries of the HEI.
'The UniTransfer Executive Training Course at Münster University of Applied Sciences, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica and Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, helped me to think in markets and beyond my own institution and role as an academic. The visits to the technology parks and to the transfer agencies in Münster, San José and Pachuca helped me to bring new models to be adapted to our region.'
José Luis Antón de la Concha, Vice rector of Research, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México
'After UniTransfer I realize that university-business linkages can make a great contribution to the development of our countries and societies. Sharing different points of views and experiences has been beneficial for new knowledge acquisition and invaluable friendship from Costa Rica, Mexico, Germany, Spain and Australia. Thank you all!'
Marcelino Antonio Castro-Baltodano, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniaría, Nicaragua

Autoren/Hrsg.

Badillo-Vega, Rosalba

Galán-Muros, Victoria

Raesfeld, Lydia

Baaken, Thomas

Rossano-Rivero, Sue

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Book Cover;1
1.1;Preface from the board of Münster University of Applied Sciences (MUAS);9
1.2;Message from the President of the Universidad Autónomadel Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH);11
1.3;Preface from the Rector of Instituto Tecnológicode Costa Rica (TEC);13
1.4;Preface from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD);15
1.5;Contents;17
2;Issues in Knowledge and Technology Transferin Latin America (Sue Rossano-Rivero, Thomas Baaken and Rosalba Badillo-Vega);23
2.1;1 Introduction;23
2.2;2 UniTransfer Executive Training Course;24
2.3;3 Organisation of the Book;25
2.4;References;31
3;UniTransfer Executive Training Course 2013–2014: Executive Report (Victoria Galán-Muros, Alejandro Sánchez-Contreras, Rosalba Badillo-Vega, Lydia Raesfeld, Thomas Baaken, Milton Villareal-Castro, Silvia Hidalgo-Sánchez);34
3.1;1 Introduction;34
3.2;2 Structure of the Course;34
3.3;3 The Partners;35
3.4;4 The Modules and Coaching;35
3.5;5 Personal Application Project – P.A.P.;36
3.6;6 Evaluation of UniTransfer;36
3.7;7 Implementation of the Course;37
3.7.1;7.1 Module A;37
3.7.2;7.2 Module B;39
3.7.3;7.3 Module C;42
3.7.4;7.4 Coaching Online;43
3.8;8 Main Results and Future Challenges;44
3.9;9 Conclusions;45
4;Expert Introduction: Diagnostic of Knowledge Management in University-Business Relationship (José Luis Solleiro-Rebolledo and Rosario Castañón-Ibarra);53
4.1;Introduction;53
4.2;The Institutional Policy to Link the University;54
4.3;Practices of Technology Transfer from University to the Productive Sector;54
4.4;Conclusions;56
4.5;References;57
5;A Mind-set Change in PROINNOVA through a Strategic Management Process in Order to Improve the Transfer of Knowledge in the Universidad de Costa Rica;59
5.1;1 Introduction;59
5.2;2 Theoretical Framework;60
5.3;3 Methodology;62
5.3.1;3.1 Workshops;63
5.3.2;3.2 Focus Group;64
5.3.3;3.3 Online Surveys;64
5.3.4;3.4 Challenges;65
5.4;4 Results;65
5.5;5 Conclusions;70
5.6;6 Acknowledgments;71
5.7;References;71
6;Diagnosis for the Promotion of Joint Research at the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (Maribel Jiménez-Montero);73
6.1;1 Introduction;73
6.2;2 Theoretical Framework;75
6.2.1;2.1 The Mission of the University;75
6.2.2;2.2 Facilitators and Barriers for Joint University-Company Research;76
6.3;3 Objectives;78
6.4;4 Methodology;78
6.4.1;4.1 Internal Analysis;78
6.4.2;4.2 Design of the Joint Research Promotion Proposal;80
6.4.3;4.3 Limitations Found during the Development of the Research;80
6.5;5 Results;81
6.5.1;5.1 Internal Analysis;81
6.5.2;5.2 Strategy Proposal;86
6.5.3;5.3 Tasks at an Institutional Level;88
6.6;6 Conclusions;88
6.7;References;89
7;An Approach to Identify Feasible Research Projects in Business (Maricela Hidalgo-Montaño);91
7.1;1 Introduction;91
7.1.1;1.1 The University;91
7.1.2;1.2 The Business Incubator Centre;92
7.2;2 Theoretical Framework;93
7.3;3 Objectives;96
7.4;4 Methodology;96
7.5;5 Results;98
7.5.1;5.1 Impact in the Business Incubator Centre;98
7.5.2;5.2 Impact on the University;99
7.6;6 Conclusions;99
7.7;References;100
8;Current State of the University-Industry Cooperation Model in the Costa Rica Institute of Technology: Barriers, Strengths and Improvement Possibilities (Carlos Alvarado-Ulloa);102
8.1;1 Introduction;103
8.1.1;1.1 University-Industry Cooperation;103
8.1.2;1.2 University-Industry Cooperation Models;103
8.1.3;1.3 University Cooperation Offices;105
8.1.4;1.4 Current Status;106
8.2;2 Methodology;107
8.2.1;2.1 Selection of the Focus Groups;107
8.2.2;2.2 Design and Application of the Survey Instruments;107
8.3;3 Results;108
8.3.1;3.1 TEC’s Cooperation Model;108
8.3.2;3.2 Barriers and Limitations;113
8.3.3;3.3 Strengths;115
8.3.4;3.4 Improvement Opportunities;117
8.4;4 Conclusions;119
8.5;References;120
9;Expert Introduction: Supporting Innovation and Knowledge Transfer – The Case of Mexico and Costa Rica (Lydia Raesfeld);125
9.1;1 Establishing Linkages in the Knowledge Economy;125
9.2;2 Case: Mexico;126
9.3;3 Case: Costa Rica;129
9.4;4 The Personal Application Projects (P.A.P.);130
9.5;References;130
10;A Technology Transfer Office for UASLP, a Response to a Challenge for Linkage with Organizations (Gerardo Javier Vilet-Espinosa);132
10.1;1 Introduction;132
10.2;2 Context;134
10.3;3 General Purpose;135
10.4;4 Methodology;136
10.4.1;4.1 TTO Models and their Situation in Mexico;136
10.4.2;4.2 Research Concerning the Needs and Expectations of Stakeholders;137
10.5;5 Outputs;137
10.6;6 Conclusions;140
10.7;References;142
11;Creation and Certification of a Knowledge Transfer Office in Mexico (Rosario Valencia-Castillo);144
11.1;1 Introduction;144
11.1.1;1.1 Knowledge Transfer Offices;144
11.1.2;1.2 Models of Knowledge Transfer Offices;145
11.1.3;1.3 Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Mexico;148
11.1.4;1.4 Public Policy on Science and Technology in Mexico;149
11.1.5;1.5 The Process of Creating and Certifying CUVISAR;150
11.2;2 Results;151
11.2.1;2.1 Staff;151
11.2.2;2.2 Operation of CUVISAR as a TTO;152
11.2.3;2.3 The Personnel Profile;153
11.2.4;2.4 Barriers;155
11.3;3 Conclusions;155
11.4;References;156
12;Proposal of Technology Transfer Model for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Costa Rica (Rogelio González-Quirós);158
12.1;1 Introduction;158
12.2;2 Theoretical Framework;158
12.2.1;2.1 Performance of Technology Transfer Offices in Costa Rica;158
12.2.2;2.2 The Path to Increase the Science-to-business Relationship;159
12.3;3 Technology Transfer Model for SMEs;160
12.4;4 Methodology;160
12.5;5 Results;161
12.6;6 Conclusions;162
13;Creation of a Link Unit within UNED Costa Rica (Cecilia Barrantes-Ramírez and Edward Araya-Rodríguez);163
13.1;1 Introduction;163
13.2;2 Theoretical Framework;167
13.3;3 Objectives;170
13.4;4 Methodology;172
13.4.1;4.1 Internships;172
13.4.2;4.2 Workshops;173
13.4.3;4.3 Visits to Universities;174
13.4.4;4.4 External Sector Survey;175
13.4.5;4.5 Research of Linkage Models;177
13.5;5 Results;178
13.6;6 Conclusions;182
13.7;References;184
14;Expert Introduction: Innovation Matters – The ‘Tacit’ Potential of Innovative Universities in Latin-America (Matthias Wesseler);189
15;Encouragement and Support of Student Entrepreneurship in the School of Chemistry of the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (Marianelly Esquivel-Alfaro);194
15.1;1 Introduction;194
15.2;2 Theoretical Framework;195
15.2.1;2.1 Entrepreneurship at UNA;196
15.2.2;2.2 Justification for the Project;197
15.2.3;2.3 Previous Experiences;198
15.3;3 Objectives;200
15.3.1;3.1 Long-term Objectives of the P.A.P.;200
15.3.2;3.2 Five-month Achievement of the P.A.P.;200
15.4;4 Methodology;201
15.5;5 Results;201
15.6;6 Conclusions;203
15.7;References;203
16;Management Model of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Culture (MGICE) through the Contest ‘Ideas T’José (Luis Antón-de-la-Concha);206
16.1;1 Introduction;206
16.2;2 Generalities, Description and Significance;207
16.2.1;2.1 Theoretical Framework;207
16.2.2;2.2 Description and Significance;210
16.2.3;2.3 Objectives;212
16.3;3 Features of Expo Innova T;213
16.3.1;3.1 Generalities;213
16.3.2;3.2 Expo Innova T Contest;214
16.3.3;3.3 Contest Awards;215
16.4;4 Conclusions;218
16.5;References;219
17;Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Social Impact at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) (Luis Agustín Cárdenas-Franco);222
17.1;1 Introducing an Innovation Culture;222
17.2;2 Innovation Culture Model and its Social Impact, UANL;224
17.3;3 Innovation Framework;225
17.4;4 Methodology to Implement the Innovation Culture Model in the UANL;229
17.5;5 Results of Innovation Culture Model and its Social Impact, UANL;230
17.6;6 Conclusion;231
17.7;References;232
18;Expert Introduction: Management of Intellectual Property’s Results from Research in Latin American Universities – Reflections (Laura Pregliasco);237
18.1;1 Introduction;237
18.2;2 “If a man does not know to which port he sails, no wind is favourable” (Seneca);239
18.3;3 “Who dominates the words, its meaning and use, also dominates things”;241
18.4;4 Just Tools;242
18.5;5 Conclusions;245
18.6;6 The Wanderers and their Trails;245
18.7;References;246
19;Single Window of the Transfer Office – UAEH (David Leslie Rabling-Conde);248
19.1;1 Introduction;248
19.2;2 Mission of the Office;249
19.3;3 Vision of the Office – 2017;249
19.4;4 Target;249
19.5;5 Theoretical Frame;249
19.6;6 History of the Institution in the Transfer of Knowledge;253
19.7;7 Science and Technology Park;253
19.8;8 Science and Technology Parks Analysis;256
19.9;9 Activities and Operations of the Application Process Through the OT Single Window of the PCYT of UAEH;259
19.10;10 Impact;260
19.11;11 Promotion and Dissemination;260
19.12;12 Conclusions;261
19.13;References;262
20;Communication Strategy through Linkage Offices. Integration at Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica (Karla Miranda-Benavides);264
20.1;1 Introduction;264
20.2;2 Theoretical Framework;265
20.3;3 Objective;266
20.4;4 Methodology;266
20.4.1;4.1 Literature Analysis;266
20.4.2;4.2 Best Practice Analysis;267
20.4.3;4.3 Meetings with the Coordinators;270
20.4.4;4.4 Main Barriers;271
20.5;5 Results;271
20.6;6 Conclusions;272
20.7;References;272
21;The “Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodologies” ,a Contribution for Transforming SMEs in the Conditions and Context of Nicaragua (Marcelino Antonio Castro-Baltodano, Johana Lisseth O’Connor-Mendoza);274
21.1;1 Introduction;274
21.2;2 The Lean Manufacturing Tools;276
21.3;3 Methodology and Activities;278
21.4;4 Results Achieved;280
21.4.1;4.1 Impact of UniTransfer in my Office;280
21.4.2;4.2 Impact of UniTransfer in my university;282
21.5;5 Conclusions;284
21.6;References;284
22;Technology Transfer: A Paved Road from University to Industry (Ricardo Gomez-Flores);287
22.1;1 Introduction;287
22.2;2 Stakeholders;289
22.3;3 Theoretical Framework;289
22.4;4 Lessons from UniTransfer;290
22.4.1;4.1 Objective;290
22.4.2;4.2 Methodology;291
22.4.3;4.3 Results;291
22.5;5 Conclusions;292
22.6;References;293
23;An Approach for Attracting International Third-Party Funding for Market-Driven Research Projects (Marco Anderson-Espinoza);296
23.1;1 Introduction;296
23.1.1;1.1 The Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica;296
23.1.2;1.2 Background;297
23.2;2 Theoretical Framework;300
23.3;3 Main Objective;302
23.4;4 Methodology and Resources;302
23.4.1;4.1 Methodology;302
23.4.2;4.2 Results and Impact;303
23.5;5 Results;306
23.6;6 Main Barriers and Ways of Dealing with them;306
23.7;7 Conclusions;307
23.8;References;308
24;The “Asociación Mexicana de Centros Para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (AMCDPE)” – Executives Director’s Personal Action Plan (Eugenio José Reyes-Guzmán);309
24.1;1 Introduction;309
24.2;2 Theoretical Framework;313
24.3;3 Objective;314
24.4;4 Methodology;315
24.5;5 Results;316
24.6;6 Conclusions;318
24.7;References;318
25;Testimonials from Participants of UniTransfer: Executive Training Course;320