Reorienting technology transfer in South African universities and science councils towards public value outcomes

Key Points

• The paper aims to reorient technology transfer in South Africa to prioritize public value outcomes alongside technical aspects.
• Analysis of current innovation policies in South Africa
• Evaluation of public and private sector attitudes
• Assessment of national development planning frameworks.
• Identified a disconnect between current innovation practices and public value implications.
• Highlighted the need for a holistic approach incorporating various disciplines and spatial considerations.
• Suggested recommendations for aligning innovation policy with broader societal needs.

Abstract