%0 Journal Article %A Ali Hajiketabi, %A Atefeh Zolfaghari, %A Kobra Goodarzi, %A Ali Reza Akhondi, %T Environmental factors and medical spin-offs: a case study %J Payesh (Health Monitor) Journal %V 16 %N 5 %U http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-87-en.html %R %D 2017 %K Spin-Offs, Success of Spin-Offs, Environmental Factors, ACECR, %X Objective (s): Looking at previous studies we find that many factors are involved in the success of spin-offs. This study focuses on one of these factors and to identify the environmental factors affecting the success of spin-offs in the field of Medical Sciences was performed. Methods: This was a qualitative study. Dat was collected via literature review and interview with selected experts from medical spin-off companies affilated to the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR). The data was analyzed using the Atlas-t software. Results: In all 6 components and 46 concepts were identified for successful spin-offs. The 6 extracted factors included: market, supports of spin-offs, government, parent organization (ACECR), suitable business environment and geographical location. Conclusion: Several factors are needed for successful medical spin-off companies. %> http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-87-en.pdf %P 947-958 %& 947 %! %9 Descriptive %L A-10-10-67 %+ Technology Development Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran %G eng %@ 1680-7626 %[ 2017