Conditions that ensure combination of consulting and extension services by Universities and Public Institutes

1. The consultancy work is not to tell clients what they already know, which is difficult for academics with limited practical experience. Therefore proper industry links and exposure of scientists and engineers to the real world is a necessary condition for access
to advice, consultancy and extension services.
2. Prior business or consultancy experience on the part of the university researchers, generally has a positive success on the effect on the success of advice as well as building stable relationships with industry and policy matters.
3. Mutual trust is a critical factor in the success of consultancy and extension services since both parties share certain information and knowledge that should be confident will remain within the confines of a partnership.
4. Experienced support and administrative staff at universities and public research institutes is critical in arranging smooth collaboration between publicly funded research organization and innovative firms since such collaboration will require certain amounts of work.