Assessing the impact of publicly funded scientific research in entrepreneurial ecosystems is of great interest for science and entrepreneurship policy. Knowledge from academic research flows into the private sector through publications, patents, and researcher mobility as well as… [weiterlesen]

Academic consulting is an important and effective means of knowledge transfer between the public and private sectors. It offers opportunities for research application but also raises concerns over potentially negative consequences for academic research and its dissemination. For… [weiterlesen]

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Access to financial resources is crucial for young firms to strive. To foster innovation and growth in these firms, governments address financing constraints by initiating public support programs. For such financial support to be effective, it is, however, important that firms be… [weiterlesen]

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The workshop was co-organized with Sotaro Shibayama from the University of Lund (Sweden) and Cornelia Lawson from the University of Bath (UK). Researchers from eleven countries presented their research in the field of economics of science and science-based innovation as well as… [weiterlesen]

R&D collaborations that combine resources and exploit complementary expertise contribute to the successful creation and implementation of new knowledge. Collaborative R&D may further be a way in which firms cope with financing constraints. Based on panel data for a large sample… [weiterlesen]