Defense, Innovation, Technology Transfers and Public Policy in France

The role of defense in national innovation systems is highly topical, because of the complexity of defense systems and the desire to get value‐for‐money from R&D investment, especially through the commercialization of defense‐funded technology. In practice, external transfer has proved to be a d...

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Published in:Defence and peace economics 2006, Vol.17 (3), p.273-286
Main Authors: Bellais, Renaud, Guichard, Renelle
Format: Article
Language:English
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Economics and Finance
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Summary:The role of defense in national innovation systems is highly topical, because of the complexity of defense systems and the desire to get value‐for‐money from R&D investment, especially through the commercialization of defense‐funded technology. In practice, external transfer has proved to be a difficult, labor‐intensive process, which requires a strong commitment from both parties. Here, intellectual property rights (IPR) appear as a strong incentive for collaboration. Analyzing the lack of IPR culture in defense industries elucidates the difficulties and failures in spin‐off attempts. We finally propose strategies leading to a market for defense‐born technology.
ISSN:1024-2694