Cuyamaca College
Environmental Technology Program
Introduction
One way to sustain an economy that will create new jobs and increase the incomes of the American people is to implement a strategy for using the Federal government's tremendous assets. This strategy will help U.S. industry compete in a global economy by supporting the development of new processes, technologies, and materials.
Much of the Federal government's annual research funding is allocated for the development of research, processes, and prototypes. These efforts often result in many new, usable technologies that have direct commercial applications.
New knowledge, processes, and products are emerging from research and development (R&D) programs at Federal laboratories. The laboratories can then work closely with U.S. business, industry, and state and local governments to disseminate this information.
The next logical step is to identify business and market aspects of a technology. The technology transfer process is considered a successful effort when the technology is implemented. Marketing, intellectual property resolution, and planning for commercialization are essential before new technology becomes a product for commercial application.
Technology transfer programs can help laboratories commercialize processes and products and potentially help companies achieve capabilities in scientific and technical fields.
Currently, industrial and technological innovation in the U.S. falls short of efforts in other industrialized nations. Technology and industrial innovation can offer an improved standard of living, increased productivity, creation of new industries and employment opportunities, improved public services, and enhanced competitiveness of U.S. products in world markets.
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