Received: Sep 05, 2024 / Accepted: Mar 27, 2025 / Published: Mar 31, 2025
This research explored the theoretical and practical dimensions of linking research and technology transfer in Vietnam's agricultural universities. Universities play a vital role in advancing agriculture through technology development, consultancy, training, and knowledge dissemination, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications. Key activities include negotiation, contracting, technology transfer, knowledge dissemination, and providing support services, which collectively enhance the integration of research with technology transfer processes. These activities highlight the importance of science and technology policies and mechanisms, which significantly influence the development of a robust agricultural technology transfer market in Vietnam. However, significant limitations hinder progress. Vietnam's science and technology transfer remains underdeveloped, with many innovations failing to achieve real-world applications. Current policies are overly focused on patenting, neglecting broader commercialization and practical implementation. Additionally, the lack of diverse and effective connection channels, limited public awareness, and insufficient financial and human resources exacerbate these challenges. Agricultural universities struggle to establish strong connections and drive impactful technological advancements. The study concludes that enhancing internal university capacities, coupled with supportive policies, are essential to align academic research with agricultural needs, ultimately fostering innovation and sustainable development in Vietnam's agricultural sector.
