Transferencia de conocimiento orientada a la innovación social en la relación ciencia-tecnología y sociedad

the aim of this paper is to describe the transfer of knowledge at university, from medellin, colombia. the methodology linked two components: the application of bibliometric techniques and analysis of discussion groups, formed by researchers, managers, professors and managers of social projects the results showed that the community is a natural recipient of knowledge, with the same status that the state and companies have in triple helix model, and that public procurement is another mechanism by which social innovation can be encouraged, in conclusion, guiding the transfer in terms of the problems of social context and values such as quality of life, should be another challenge for universities to even generate an economic return.