What challenges are associated with industrial collaborations in catalysis?
While beneficial, industrial collaborations in catalysis also come with challenges, such as:
- Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Deciding on IP ownership and rights can be complex and contentious. - Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality while sharing critical information poses challenges. - Alignment of Goals: Academic and industrial partners may have different objectives, timelines, and measures of success. - Resource Allocation: Ensuring equitable distribution of resources and responsibilities can be difficult.