Study of Commercialisation of Public Sector Research
On 10th February 1999 the Government announced a joint study between the Treasury and the Office of Science and Technology to look at the commercialisation of public sector research establishments' research output.
This study will be led by John Baker, Chairman of Medeva plc who has agreed to report later this year on recommendations for increasing the rate of commercial exploitation.
The terms of reference announced for this study are as follows.
"To investigate the commercialisation of research in the Government's public sector research establishments (PSREs) and make recommendations for increasing the rate at which PSRE research outputs are successfully commercialised, consistent with other Government objectives for PSREs, with reference in particular to:
- the role of sponsor departments/Research Councils in promoting the exploitation of research in the PSREs;
- progress in improving the culture of entrepreneurship within PSREs - particularly through the adoption of new guidance on exploiting Government assets;
- the organisational capacity and expertise for managing and exploiting Government IP effectively;
- specific institutional barriers, and possible new incentives;
- spreading best practice;
- the scope for closer co-operation with the private sector."
Contributions to the review are welcome and can be sent by email to Tim Sharp.
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