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RR & D Center Technology Transfer Milestones

On this and the next page are some of the more important milestones that you are likely to encounter throughout the course of conceptualizing a project and carrying it out. This form provides a shortcut way of documenting each step or task as it is accomplished. Note: many projects will not require that all milestones be completed, but others may.

Planning decisions that affect transfer

Decision is made that transfer potential exists for a new

  • product (describe)
                                                                                                
  • process (describe)
                                                                                                
  • finding (describe)
                                                                                                

Decision is made about strategy for transfer

(Show date of decision)


  • Involve manufacturer

                           
- at early conceptualization stage
                           
- after proof of concept
                           
- after demonstration of utility
                           
  • Rely on regular VA channels of information flow
                           
- VA publications and bulletins
                           
- Open house presentations at the Center
                           
- VA sponsored conferences
                           
  • Initiate contacts through personal network
                           

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     Investigator
 Transfer Officer
 Center Director


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