文档介绍：Technovation 22 (2002) 667–674
ate/technovation
The role of small firms in the transfer of disruptive technologies
Suleiman K. Kassicieh a,*, Bruce A. Kirchhoff c, Steven T. Walsh a, Paul J. McWhorter b
a Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
b MEMX (on Entrepreneurial leave from Sandia), Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA
c New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Abstract
The transfer of technologies from government-operated research laboratories mercial firms can be a challenging process
especially for small and emerging entrepreneurial firms. Since the National Laboratories have e major creators of disruptive
technologies and small firms are more apt mercialize disruptive technologies, it is important to get small firms involved in
these processes. This paper covers an innovative program used by Sandia National Laboratories to transfer micro-electro-mechanical
systems’ technology to small firms through training, prototyping and access provided to all small and large firms alike providing
the impetus to small and entrepreneurial firms to create essful innovations that can generate new industries. The effect of the
model on small and large firms is also shown over the last few years.
2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Technology transfer; Disruptive technology; Small entrepreneurial fi