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Abstract
This thesis examines the motivational factors that influence academic researchers' engagement in commercialization activities — including patenting, licensing, spin-off creation, and industry collaboration. Drawing on a systematic review of empirical literature and a synthesis of classical and contemporary motivation theories, the study develops an integrated four-level analytical framework applicable to transitional academic economies. Special attention is given to the implications for Uzbekistan, where commercialization culture is nascent and institutional infrastructure remains underdeveloped.
The analysis reveals that intrinsic motivations — particularly intellectual challenge and the desire to see research applied — consistently outweigh purely financial incentives as drivers of sustained commercialization engagement. Structural factors, including clear intellectual property (IP) policies and fair revenue-sharing mechanisms, function as prerequisite hygiene conditions rather than direct motivators. The study concludes with evidence-based policy recommendations tailored to the Uzbek higher education and innovation context.
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