4. Technology Development and Transfer

5. WHO Guidelines for Transfer of Technology

6. Regulation of Transfer of Technology

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4.1 TECHNOLOGY

If we go with the dictionary meaning then technology can be defined as the application

of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, mainly in industry. Technology is

originated from the Greek words tekne and logia. Tekne means art and craft. Teknologia

together means systematic treatment. In the early 17th century, this word was

originated.

In pharmaceutical sciences generally, technology also refers as pharmaceutical

technology which involves scientific aspects that are important and critical in the

development as well as manufacturing of new drugs, dispensing methods,

manufacturing of medical devices, etc.

Types of Technology

i. Emerging technology: The technology which is currently undergoing bench-scale

testing, and a small version is tested in the lab.

ii. Innovative technology: The technology which is field-tested but lacks a long

history of full-scale use.

iii. Established technology: The technology which is under full-scale use and results

are fully documented.

4.2 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

It is the systematic use of scientific, economic, technical and commercial knowledge to

meet a specific set of goals and requirement. Technology can be developed by using

several fields (such as science, commerce, social sciences, etc). It is a systematic process

which will progress step by step from the stage of procurement of technological skills

to utilisation of such skills for achieving a goal.

4.3 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Technology transfer is a collaborative process which involves the transfer of all types

of documents, knowledge, experience related to all aspects of technology. It also

involves the transfer of legal rights (intellectual property rights). Technology transfer

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