03215oam 2200553I 450 991015524000332120220429163942.01-315-35303-21-315-38252-01-4987-3061-210.1201/9781315382524(CKB)3710000000973706(MiAaPQ)EBC4771757(OCoLC)960707461(EXLCZ)99371000000097370620180331h20172017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierCommercialization secrets for scientists and engineers /Michael Szycher, Ph.DBoca Raton :CRC Press,[2017]©20171 online resource (559 pages) illustrations1-138-40741-0 1-4987-3060-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.section 1. Development on a shoestring -- section 2. Classical initial decisions -- section 3. Product launch -- section 4. Pathways to profitability.Commercializing a knowledge-based product or service requires a realistic, methodical approach combined with a great deal of perseverance. Commercialization Secrets for Scientists and Engineers serves as a high-level guide to answering key questions and critical issues that confront founding entrepreneurs on their quest to commercialize their knowledge-based innovations. It highlights the unique problems shared by all technologists across knowledge-intensive fields and how to overcome the most predictable obstacles faced by technology entrepreneurs. It demystifies the process of commercializing advanced products that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Typically, these are disruptive technologies with the potential to revolutionize whole industries. The book simplifies the launch of high-tech ventures such as pharmaceuticals, genetic and biotechnology products, wireless devices, fuel cells, and minimally invasive medical devices. Additionally, it will help readers bring their disruptive technologies to profitability. Offers key descriptions of the commercialization process from idea to profitability Discusses business development on a budget Covers initial decisions, such as whether to form a partnership or proprietorship, market focus, pricing, funding, and the like Describes issues related to product launch Uncovers pathways to becoming profitable--Provided by ublisher.Technology transferResearch, IndustrialNew business enterprisesScienceVocational guidanceEngineeringVocational guidanceElectronic books.Technology transfer.Research, Industrial.New business enterprises.ScienceVocational guidance.EngineeringVocational guidance.658Szycher M(Michael),555212FlBoTFGFlBoTFGBOOK9910155240003321Commercialization secrets for scientists and engineers2104352UNINA