NASA Technology Transfer Program Industry Survey

NASA Technology Transfer Program Industry Survey

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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
The information in this form will be used to measure satisfaction of current and former licensees of NASA technologies and to collect feedback from the users of the NASA Technology Transfer Program’s licensing process.

AUTHORITY: The collection is authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2451, et seq., the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended.

PURPOSE: This information is being collected and maintained for the purpose of measuring satisfaction and collecting feedback in order to improve the NASA licensing process and better meet the needs of current and future NASA technology licensees.

ROUTINE USES: Use and disclosure of your records within and outside of NASA may occur in accordance with the NASA Security Records Systems (NASA 10SECR) system of records notice published at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/08/2023-16900/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records and as permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)).

EFFECT OF NONDISCLOSURE: Supplying the information is voluntary on your part. Individuals not supplying the requested information will not be able to provide feedback.

1. How satisfied were you with your most recent experience licensing NASA technology? For each of these statements consider the specific elements of the process and rate your experience:

Your overall experience with the licensing process.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

The range of technologies available.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

NASA response time during discussions.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

Total time to process the license application.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

Total time to negotiate terms and draft license.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

Total time to execute license after signature.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

2. How satisfied were you with the support from the NASA Technology Transfer Program during the following stages of the licensing process?

Initial licensing inquiry.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

Amount of technical detail about the technology you were pursuing.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

Level of support received during technology transition.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

Ongoing support as a licensee.

Very Dissatisfied, Somewhat Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Somewhat Satisfied, Very Satisfied

3. What additional services could have been offered (or how could existing services be enhanced) that would have improved your licensing experience?

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4. Did licensing NASA technology result in any of the following: Please select all that apply:

Improvement to an existing product or service.

Yes, No

Creation of a new product or service.

Yes, No

Securing private investment.

Yes, No

Technology used as part of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and/or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract.

Yes, No

Knowledge transfer; increased understanding of state of the art.

Yes, No

5. Do you feel that licensing NASA technology was beneficial for your organization?

Yes, No, Does Not Apply

6. Would you license NASA technology again?

Yes, No, Does Not Apply

7. Are you interested in NASA featuring your organization’s use of the licensed technology on its websites, social media, and other publications? [If yes, please provide a point of contact for this engagement in the text box below]

Yes, No, Does Not Apply

8.If you answered yes for Question 7, please provide a name and e-mail address for this engagement in the text box below:

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