Harrison, Richard and Leitch, Claire (2010) Voodoo institution or entrepreneurial university? The role of spin-out companies in the entrepreneurial system. Regional Studies, 44 (9). pp. 1241-1262. ISSN 0034-3404
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University spin-off companies occupy a prominent position in both government and university policies and aspirations for the commercialization of university research for economic benefit at regional and national levels. However, most university spin-off companies start small and remain small, reflecting founder aspirations, capabilities, and resource endowments. Based on detailed analysis of university spin-offs in Northern Ireland, it is concluded that these companies are technology lifestyle businesses not dynamic high-growth potential start-ups, and it is suggested that the prominence given to spin-offs in the analysis of technology transfer and in discussions of the economic impacts of universities is misplaced.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Regional Studies |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| Departments: | Lancaster University Management School > Management Learning & Leadership |
| ID Code: | 55479 |
| Deposited By: | ep_importer_pure |
| Deposited On: | 29 Jun 2012 09:34 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 20:39 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/55479 |
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