Technology transfer (TT) constitutes a primary focus of government initiatives in Malaysia, aimed at augmenting the forecasted compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). Notable governmental investment has been channelled into research, development, commercialisation, and innovation, with the overarching objective of catalysing technological innovation conducive to the application and adoption of technology within industries and communities. Despite the engagement of various stakeholders in this endeavour, previous studies have underscored the capability of Technology Transfer Professionals (TTPs) as a central constraint, thereby complicating the process. Through qualitative inquiry, this study identifies several factors contributing to these obstacles, including commercialisation awareness, government support, technology maturity, and TTP skillset, which may impede the technology transfer process. Accordingly, the study aims to explore the challenges hindering TTP performance and propose fundamental talent requirements – training model for enhancing their work efficacy.
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Lim, S. A. R., Roslan, S., Aziz, M. F. A., & Jamil, A. A. (2024). Understanding The Talent Requirement for Technology Transfer Professional. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(7), 817–825.
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