Technology transfer in computer science
Technology transfer in computer science refers to the transfer of technology developed in computer science or applied computing research, from universities and governments to the private sector. These technologies may be abstract, such as algorithms and data structures, or concrete, such as open source software packages.
Examples
Notable examples of technology transfer in computer science include:| Year of transfer | Technology | Field | Originally developed at | Transfer method | Commercialised at | Patented | Used by |
| c. 1964 | BASIC | Programming languages |  US |