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008			180331t20172017fluad ob 001 0 eng d
020			_a9781315382524 _q(e-book : PDF)
020			_a9781315333977 _q(e-book: Mobi)
020			_a9781498730617 _q(e-book: PDF)
020			_z9781138407411 _q(hardback)
020			_z9781498730600 _q(paperback)
024	7		_a10.1201/9781315382524 _2doi
035			_a(OCoLC)960707461
040			_aFlBoTFG _cFlBoTFG _erda
050		4	_aT174.3 _b.S99 2017
082	0	4	_a658 _bS999
100	1		_aSzycher, M. _q(Michael), _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aCommercialization secrets for scientists and engineers / _cMichael Szycher, Ph.D.
264		1	_aBoca Raton : _bCRC Press, _c[2017]
264		4	_c©2017
300			_a1 online resource
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _2rdacarrier
505	0		_asection 1. Development on a shoestring -- section 2. Classical initial decisions -- section 3. Product launch -- section 4. Pathways to profitability.
520			_aCommercializing 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-- _cProvided by ublisher.
650		0	_aTechnology transfer.
650		0	_aResearch, Industrial.
650		0	_aNew business enterprises.
650		0	_aScience _xVocational guidance.
650		0	_aEngineering _xVocational guidance.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _z9781138407411
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315382524 _zClick here to view.
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