| Technology acquisition and protection
This research investigated a growing trend for companies to acquire technologies from external sources rather than using the firm’s own internal research and development activities. Specialist technical expertise and capabilities are often difficult to obtain and a firm may not have the ability – or wish to commit the resources – to develop a technology internally. Bringing in new technologies can provide the company with the opportunity both to develop new products and to enter new markets.
The report captures the findings of the research and presents a structured approach to examining prospective technology acquisition opportunities. It includes frameworks and checklists that decision-makers can use when analysing potential acquisitions. Using these tools helps organisation to prepare for negotiations with technology sellers and improves the likelihood of the acquisition being successful.
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| Organising for breakthrough innovation: Rejuvenating the established firm
This report provides companies with guidelines on how to improve their approach to the generation of radically different technologies. The authors describe the obstacles facing firms and their employees when attempting to make significant innovative breakthroughs.
Printed copies of the report are available for purchase, or you can download a PDF copy for free .
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| Getting help with open innovation. Mortara, L. (2010)
Printed copies of the report are available for purchase (see IfM 'books'). Or you can download an electronic copy for free.
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| Developing competencies to take emerging technologies to market - an exploratory study
CTM PP 2010/01 November 2010, Judith Shawcross
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Whole paper PDF file [260k]
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| How to implement Open Innovation. Lessons from multinational companies. Report ISBN: 978-1-902546-75-9. Mortara, L., I. Slacik, J.J. Napp, T. H. W. Minshall, (2009) This report may be downloaded (free).
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| Developing competencies to take emerging technologies to market - an exploratory study,
CTM PP 2010/01 November 2010, Judith Shawcross |
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| Foresight Vehicle technology
roadmap - technology and research directions for future road vehicles, Phaal, R. (2002), Version 1.0, October, Department for Trade and Industry, URN 02/933 |
www.foresightvehicle.org.uk |
| Funding Technology - Israel and the virtues
of necessity
by David Gill, Tim Minshall, Martin Rigby and Bob Campbell |
booklet [2002] |
| Funding Technology - Lessons from America
David Gill, Chris Martin, Tim Minshall and Martin Rigby |
booklet [2000] |
| Funding Technology - Germany: better by design?
by David Gill, Tim Minshall and Martin Rigby |
booklet [2003] |
