We begin by describing how Niprisan was discovered, proceed to discuss the partnerships and commercial strategy undertaken, and note achievements and shortcomings with a view to distilling lessons for the commercialization of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa.
First and foremost, the colonial government perceived pastoralism as seasonal and traditional land tenure and practices associated with pastoralism were viewed as a barrier to commercialization of land.
The Payún Matrú Cooperative faces a number of challenges with regard to commercialization.
Applicants to ATP were required to provide a path to commercialization in their proposals.
With respect to commercialization of research, the University has developed a technology transfer policy and a technology transfer office.
Mixed results are obtained with regard to commercialization activities.
Unlike therapeutic drugs, medical devices and software applications have a shorter timeline to commercialization.
Prior to starting FundersClub, Mittal was the founding CEO of Innova Dynamics, a VC-backed touchscreen hardware company, leading the company from university laboratory to commercialization, securing design-in collaborations with today's major consumer electronics companies.
In their view, the goal of policy should be to invest in and nurture the development of the innovation pipeline, from basic science to commercialization.
