Enhancing Technology and Innovation Management Practices in APEC Economies: A Focus on Public Policies and Programs to Promote Academia-Industry Technology Transfer
| Published Date | May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Publication | Proceedings |
| Publication Under | SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) |
| Accessed | 11 |
| Pages | 80 |
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Description
This report examines strategies to establish Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies (STP) and Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) frameworks that facilitate technology transfer within APEC economies. Based on a comprehensive study and a workshop held in Lima (14-15 August 2024), it identifies best practices to promote innovation and technology transfer among public and private sectors, academia, and industry.
Key recommendations include harmonizing regulatory frameworks, increasing R&D funding in areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy, strengthening collaboration through dialogue platforms, promoting talent mobility, and supporting SMEs. The report also highlights strategies such as tax incentives, public-private partnerships, and digital innovation hubs.
The report serves as a practical guide to enhance innovation ecosystems, boost regional competitiveness, and facilitate effective technology transfer across APEC economies. It provides valuable insights and actionable recommendations for stakeholders to strengthen innovation policies and foster sustainable development.