Society for Technology Management (STEM) is a not-for-profit organization, which provides a facilitative environment for successful technology transfer processes and promotes best practices in technology management.
STEM provides an environment that is supportive of entrepreneurship and networks with referral links for information and other resources. It contributes to the professional development of technology management professionals in life sciences, food sciences, engineering sciences, physical sciences, etc and provides proper guidance and assistance to inventors and corporations in matters of intellectual property.
STEM has received considerable support from several stakeholders including similar international bodies such as the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA), the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), International Federation of Technology Transfer Organizations (IFFTO), etc.