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Table 19-1
Spin-off companies, purpose and link to institution — 2007
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| Spin-off companies | ||
|---|---|---|
| number | percent | |
| Total | 1,174 | 100 |
| License 1 | 453 | 39 |
| Research and development 2 | 137 | 12 |
| Service 3 | 39 | 3 |
| License and research and development | 52 | 4 |
| Other | 32 | 3 |
| Not stated | 461 | 39 |
Obtain a license to utilize the institution's
technology.
Fund research at the institution in order to
develop technology that will be licensed by the company.
Provide a service that was originally offered
through a department or unit of the institution.
Note(s):
These estimates represent an inventory of all spin-off companies reported
by educational institutions since 1999, regardless of the status of those
spin-offs over time (e.g. active, inactive, merged or amalgamated). Components
may not add to total due to rounding.
