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This research aimed to develop a new evaluation framework of technology transfer (EFTT), which is a new comprehensive cross-industry assessment framework, to evaluate key elements in technology transference in Thailand. This study used an in-depth interview approach, with an expert panel, to discover key success factors of technology transference, together with the analysis of "Cloverleaf Model of Technology Transfer" and the TRL assessment method from the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and the European Association of Research and Technology Organizations (EARTO). The discussions led to the design of EFTT with two main constructs. First is the technological construct, which consisted of two components as follows: 1.1) the implementation of knowledge/technology in the research, and 1.2) the ability to use the product from the research. Second is the business element construct, which consisted of four components as follows: 2.1) the consistency of research output and user needs, 2.2) marketing, 2.3) technology transfer management, and 2.4) intellectual property protection. EFTT matrix categorized the technology readiness into 6 stages, 9 levels, and 56 assessment issues. Eventually, the project administrators/supervisors could adopt the EFTT matrix to monitor the technology transfer progress and define any delays or bottlenecks in their research processes.