Based on the results of an empirical study on technology transfer between Graz University of Technology and companies in Styria, Franz Hofer sets up a typology which classifies university researchers and companies according to the current extent and barriers of their technology transfer. The author supplies recommendations for the different groups which enables them to initiate and further improve technology transfer. In addition, he provides new insights and data to compare technology transfer in Styria with other regions.

Dr. Franz Hofer promovierte bei Prof. Dr. Josef W. Wohinz am Institut für Industriebetriebslehre und Industrieforschung der Technischen Universität Graz. Er ist als Berater in der AVL-Consulting GmbH tätig.