Which term describes identifying and applying advances from science to develop different products or systems?

• A. Target market
• B. Technology push (innovation strategies)
• C. Technology transfer
• D. Suppression (Markets)

Answer: (C)

Technology transfer is the process of taking advances from science and translating them into practical applications, moving knowledge and capabilities from research into products or systems used in the real world. It involves identifying promising scientific developments and applying them to create new devices, processes, or services, often through collaboration, licensing, or adaptation across organizations and sectors. This fits the description precisely, as it centers on recognizing scientific advances and turning them into usable products or systems.

Target market focuses on who will use or buy the product rather than how scientific advances are moved into practical use. Technology push emphasizes the idea of pushing new tech from R&D into the market, driven by scientific advances, but it’s more about the strategic approach than the actual transfer of technology between domains. Suppression (Markets) isn’t related to the process of converting science into new products or systems.