Technology Application Selection (TAS) Framework
The Technology Application Selection (TAS) Framework is a comprehensive tool designed to assist researchers in identifying and selecting the most promising applications for their technologies. Tailored for researchers lacking entrepreneurial experience, it simplifies the commercialization of scientific innovations, including the founding of spin-offs.
The TAS Framework's primary objective is to guide researchers through the intricate process of technology application selection, transforming scientific innovations into successful ventures. It offers a clear, step-by-step guide through five customizable stages, encouraging informed decision-making by incorporating data from expert consultations and network utilization.
How to use it
The framework comprises a hardcopy available in DIN A3 size, a one-page user guideline, and a detailed TAS Manual for deeper understanding. It is versatile, suitable for independent use, team settings, or moderated workshops. The TAS Framework helps users understand their technology's limitations and advantages, identify and evaluate potential applications, select promising ideas, assess from a customer perspective, and examine market potential.
Link to download the manual.
Link to download the one-pager and canvas.
Use Cases
Student Innovation Lab
The Student Innovation Lab is a cutting-edge program at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) designed to integrate practical entrepreneurship experience into your curriculum. Designated labs let you build, test, and prototype your high-tech product while learning the entrepreneurial skills, which will turn your idea into a scalable, disruptive business.
More Information about Student Innovation Lab.
StartUp X
The one-semester master's seminar "Startup Experience" enables student entrepreneurs to explore potential applications based on existing and patented university technologies. On this premise, they develop their own technology-based venture while following a specific course structure that includes action-oriented learning sessions, regular mentoring sessions with representatives from the startup scene, reflective diaries after each session, and ongoing interactions with various stakeholders in the field of the respective application.
The TAS process was integrated at the beginning of the seminar to understand the technology in detail, identify multiple and diverse applications and select the most promising. The goal of the seminar was threefold: students get the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial intention and skills, researchers get the opportunity to explore the potential of their technologies, and the TAS process can be systematically tested and evaluated. TAS proved to be a convenient approach for developing applications for a technology because it was easy for participants to understand and implement, but becoming familiar with the technology seems to be the crucial part within the process for which the seminar participants need enough time.
Background
The Technology Application Selection Framework was developed, tested and refined within the PhD of Dr. Sarah I. Manthey at Entechnon.
