Particularly in turbulent times the refractory industry benefits from knowledge provided from universities and academic research centers. Transforming this knowledge into industrial applications, however, requires an effective technology transfer between universities and the industry. This paper presents individual and organizational capabilities that have been recognized as critical to successful transfer relationships between universities and the industry. Based on empirical results, the paper discusses how education in refractories can be enriched by introducing courses, workshops, and seminars for graduate and Ph.D. students, thus enhancing effective transfer relationships between universities and the refractory industry.
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