Research on the construction of a new open source management system based on the transformation of diversified Technological/Cultural innovation in universities / 中华医学科研管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To develop a new management system based on the transformation of technological innovation or cultural creative achievements in universities. It is a beneficial supplement to the university governance system and a sign of the governance capacity improvement. This enables universities to better leverage their own advantages, integrate Technological /Cultural innovation and creative resources, promote the transformation of achievements, improve the ability of self-financing, tap the potential of "independent development" , and enhance the functioning stability and anti-risk capability of universities.Methods:Statistical analysis was performed based on the published financial data on final accounts of 68 universities under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Education in 2019 and the data on patent applications by universities during the past three years.Results:For the top 15% universities in terms of total annual income, income from scientific research undertaking accounts for over 50% of the total number, from which, the patent applications account for about 30% of the total. Some universities file a large number of applications for patents, however, the transfer rate is not high. It shows that the transformation of scientific and Technological /Cultural innovation achievements is an important growth point of university funding. Therefore, building a new management system for universities is an available solution to improve the university governance capacity, diversify funding channels, improve the ability to funding rising, increase the technology transfer rate.Conclusions:The new management system for universities is built from the perspective of resource allocation, with a spirally upward development pattern of university research/teaching teams →Technological/Cultural innovation centers → government, entity enterprises, financial investment institutions → university R&D and innovation teams. A sustainable development management system is formed under this open concept of serving and benefiting from society. On one hand, better support is secured in terms of policies, funds and environment; sources of funding for universities are diversified, and a sustainable management system is formed. On the other hand, universities have more opportunities to bear their responsibility and fulfill the value of serving society. More entrepreneurial incubation and employment opportunities will be provided for teachers and students through the new management system.