Abstract:

In this paper, an analysis of the environment of this Knowledge Transfer Office, KTO, of the Autonomous University of Morelos State, UAEM, is presented. This KTO was been officially launched in 2013 to assist researchers (about 500 PhD) in managing their intellectual assets in ways that facilitate their transformation into benefits for society, for UAEM and for themselves. In a similar way than TTOs of United States of America and Europe, KTO should bridge the gap between research and innovation in UAEM, Mexico. The initial model was inspired from best international practices, involves establishing relationships with firms, funding support private and public, advancing and collaboration in intellectual property (IP), licensing, promote researchers to create spin-off using their own discoveries, and, obviously, generating net royalties for the University, researchers and collaborating partners. Analysis of 5 years of KTO and UAEM, including the transition stage of KTO, shown good results in intellectual protection (IP), indirect benefits and changes in cultural behavior, but without success cases. It is clear than more time is needed to consolidate this office. We discuss in this paper main results and difficulties found, for instance, lack of interest of the Mexican industry for UAEM patent portfolio, shortage of technology transfer people with advanced degrees and national and inside UAEM policies oriented to reward publishing, not transfer, between others. A new approach for KTO is recommended better adapted to Mexico’s innovation system. Keywords: Management of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technological Innovation, Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property.

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