Research investment strategies:
ICT Research Mapping

Scope:

• to identify the outcomes of ICT? research, the range of pathways adopted, and factors that were important for successful research uptake
• to pilot a new evaluation technology.

Summary:

The key findings were:

• There is no "correct" pathway to follow in order to achieve economic returns, rather the 12 case studies had a diverse range of pathways for achieving outcomes.
• It can take several years for signficant economic benefits to appear.
• Collaborative partners are important to the commercialisation process, and an effective diologue between all parties was critical to success.

Conclusions

The report resulted in some surprising findings that have implications for the interpretation and use of the Foundation?'s assessment criteria used in considering research proposals.