Technology Transfer in computing systems: The TETRACOM approach

TETRACOM is an ongoing EU FP7 Coordination Action with the ambition to boost small to medium scale academia-to-industry technology transfer in all domains of computing systems. The project primarily operates via competitive open calls for individual Technology Transfer Projects (TTPs). Each TTP performs a well-defined bilateral transfer activity between one European academic partner and one industry partner. TETRACOM coordinates all TTPs and provides technology transfer advice and co-funding. This paper describes TETRACOM's experimental concept and project structure. It summarizes preliminary lessons learned after more than two project years and successful management of 30+ individual TTPs.