Establishing a Russian National Organization for University Technology Transfer Managers Yekaterinbu

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Establishing a Russian National Organization for
University Technology Transfer ManagersYekaterinb
urg December 10, 2003

• Terry A. Young
• Consultant
• U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation
• Editor
• InnovationMatters
• tyoung_at_techingroup.com
• 979-777-0138

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Definition

• For todays discussion, an association is
  defined as a joint agreement between a number of
  individuals or legal entities who are associating
  of their own free will in order to accomplish a
  common or public interest.

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Examples of Common Interests

• To promote and enhance the academic technology
  transfer profession in the Russian Federation
  through education, training, and national and
  international communication.
• To create a broader understanding of the
  technology transfer process and its potential
  impact upon commerce and society in the Russian
  Federation.

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Important Issues

• Who will take the first step?
• Are there individuals or organizations in Russia
  with desire ability to lead the effort?
• What are requirements of Russian law for
  formation and registration of an association?
• Does an association as a legal entity protect its
  members from legal liability in Russia?
• Development of governance documents guidelines
  for the legal structure and functioning of the
  association

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Important Issues

• What will be the associations goals and
  objectives?
• What will be the associations major activities?
• Who can join the association individuals?
  universities? other organizations?
• Who will provide administrative support services
  for the association and its activities?
• How will the association be funded?

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Special IssueBudget Support Options

• Subscription or membership fees
• Subsidies
• Governmental
• International or Regional Support Organizations
• Charitable foundations
• Sponsorships law firms, tech companies
• Fund Raising Activities
• Association meetings
• Educational workshops and seminars
• Publications

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Reference Other National or Regional Associations

• Association of European Science and Technology
  Transfer Professionals (ASTP)   www.astp.net/
• Association of University Technology Managers
  (AUTM) www.autm.net
• European Association for the Transfer of
  Technologies, Innovation and Industrial
  Information (TII) http//www.tii.org/
• Intellectual Property Society of Chinese
  Universities Secretariat hellopku_at_pku.edu.cn
• Japan TLO Association http//www.jtloa.gr.jp/info
  rmation-en/

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Reference Other National or Regional Associations

• Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA)
  http//www.kca.asn.au/
• ProTon Europe http//www.gate2growth.com/ProTon.as
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• Réseau Curie (France) www.curie.asso.fr
• Southern African Research and Innovation
  Management Association (SARIMA)
  http//www.sarima.co.za/docs/founding_charter.doc
  
• University Companies Association (UNICO)
  www.unico.org.uk/

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International Federation

• Initial Meeting Florida, USA, February 2003
• Representatives Europe, Japan, USA, Canada,
  South Africa, Russian Federation (CRDF), India,
  Australia
• Steering Committee formed
• International Federation of Academic Technology
  Transfer Organizations (IFATTO)
• Next Meeting AUTM Annual Meeting in March 2004
  (San Antonio, Texas, USA)