This dissertation develops a novel conceptual framework that integrates knowledge and technology transfer (KTT) with the innovation process, addressing the fragmentation of both research streams. Building on a systematic literature review and qualitative interview analysis, the framework reconceptualizes KTT as a multidirectional, interactive process among academia, industry, and innovation users across the stages of ideation, development, and application. It synthesizes key dimensions—stakeholder contributions, transfer objectives, barriers, and facilitators—into a coherent, innovation stage-sensitive structure. The results demonstrate that effective transfer depends on aligning stakeholder roles and objectives with the specific demands of each innovation phase, while actively managing contextual barriers and enabling mechanisms. By linking transfer processes explicitly to innovation dynamics, the framework advances a stakeholder-centered understanding of KTT that bridges theory and practice and provides a foundation for more targeted transfer strategies and future empirical operationalization.
Freie Schlagwörter (EN)
Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT), Innovation Process, Innovation Management, Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration, Stakeholder Theory
Klassifikation (DDC)
338.064
Normschlagwörter (GND)
Wissens- und Technologietransfer, Betriebliche Innovation, Stakeholder
GutachterIn
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Uwe Götze
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Swen Günther
BetreuerIn Hochschule / Universität
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Uwe Götze
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Swen Günther
Verlag
Universitätsverlag Chemnitz, Chemnitz
Den akademischen Grad verleihende / prüfende Institution
1. Introduction
2. Fundamental Contents
3. Research Design
4. Analysis, Evaluation, and Consolidation of the Systematic Literature Review
5. Interview Analysis and Evaluation
6. Conclusions and Final Reflections
7. Bibliography
8. Tools and Resources
9. Appendix