The objectives of the journal are to develop and promote the fields of innovation and technology management by providing a platform for reporting, sharing as well as the exchange of ideas, research findings, industry best practice and trends in the selected fields. In particular, the journal will focus on the managerial issues and challenges (and ways to address them) brought about by the increasing pace of technological advancement globally. This international dimension is emphasized in order to promote greater exchange between researchers of different cultural and national background, thus contributing and enriching our knowledge in the fields of innovation and technology management.
The journal encompasses all facets of the process of technological innovation from the conceptualization of new products and processes to their commercial utilization. The topics include management of innovation, technology management, new product product/process development and introduction, transfer of technology, management of entrepreneurial ventures at strategic and operational levels, in both large organizations as well as small medium enterprises (SME).
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