Evaluating the Impact of Technology Transfer from the Perspective of Entrepreneurial Capacity

Abstract

This paper examines the benefits of and barriers to technology transfer from academia to industry perceived by entrepreneurs, and those particularly associated with the dimensions of Entrepreneurial Capacity. The pre-sented study is one of the first in which the analysis of the top-ic goes beyond the high-tech sectors. It is based on a survey of representatives of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) dedicated to the production of Leather and Footwear in Peru. The main findings were that the Absorption Capability dimension had a positive relationship coefficient with the understanding of the benefits of and barriers to technology transfer, while the Networking Diversity dimension present-ed a negative relationship coefficient. Likewise, this study shows that the main barriers to technology transfer were the fear of information leaks and the lack of training. The results of this research can add value for decisionmakers in indus-try, academia, and government agencies interested in science and technology policies.