Commercialising university research:: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK

Jon Binner

doi:10.1002/9781118807965.ch19

Commercialising university research: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK

Jon Binner^*

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Abstract

Transferring technology from University to industry is rarely a simple matter and there are many challenges that need to be overcome. This paper outlines some of the lessons learnt, both positive and negative, during a UK-based career spanning 3 decades in the field of ceramic processing that has seen several different technologies transferred into industry, via both spin out and licensing routes - and a number of other technologies fail to be transferred. The paper will also outline how properly designed Government funding schemes can be of tremendous assistance in the process of crossing the so-called 'Valley of Death'.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII
Editors	Tatsuki Ohji, Mrityunjay Singh, Soshu Kirihara, Sujanto Widjaja
Publisher	Wiley
Pages	161-175
Number of pages	15
Volume	34
Edition	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118807965
ISBN (Print)	9781118807736
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118807965.ch19
Publication status	Published - 21 Oct 2013
Event	Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII - 37th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, ICACC 2013 - Daytona Beach, FL, United Kingdom Duration: 27 Jan 2013 → 1 Feb 2013

Publication series

Name	Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings
ISSN (Electronic)	1940-6339

Conference

Conference	Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII - 37th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, ICACC 2013
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Daytona Beach, FL
Period	27/01/13 → 1/02/13

Keywords

ceramic processing
transferring technology
ceramic foams
nanostructured zirconia components
licensing technology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
Materials Chemistry

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Binner, J. (2013). Commercialising university research: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK. In T. Ohji, M. Singh, S. Kirihara, & S. Widjaja (Eds.), Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII (8 ed., Vol. 34, pp. 161-175). (Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118807965.ch19

Binner, Jon. / Commercialising university research: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK. Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII. editor / Tatsuki Ohji ; Mrityunjay Singh ; Soshu Kirihara ; Sujanto Widjaja. Vol. 34 8. ed. Wiley, 2013. pp. 161-175 (Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings).

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Binner, J 2013, Commercialising university research: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK. in T Ohji, M Singh, S Kirihara & S Widjaja (eds), Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII. 8 edn, vol. 34, Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Wiley, pp. 161-175, Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII - 37th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, ICACC 2013, Daytona Beach, FL, United Kingdom, 27/01/13. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118807965.ch19

Commercialising university research: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK. / Binner, Jon.
Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII. ed. / Tatsuki Ohji; Mrityunjay Singh; Soshu Kirihara; Sujanto Widjaja. Vol. 34 8. ed. Wiley, 2013. p. 161-175 (Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings).

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Binner J. Commercialising university research: Thoughts on the challenges based on experience gained in the field of ceramic processing in the UK. In Ohji T, Singh M, Kirihara S, Widjaja S, editors, Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials VII. 8 ed. Vol. 34. Wiley. 2013. p. 161-175. (Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings). doi: 10.1002/9781118807965.ch19