Shifting sands:regional perspectives on the role of social capital in supporting open innovation through knowledge transfer and exchange with small and medium-sized enterprises

Padilla-Meléndez, Antonio and Del Aguila-Obra, Ana Rosa and Lockett, Nigel Jonathan (2013) Shifting sands:regional perspectives on the role of social capital in supporting open innovation through knowledge transfer and exchange with small and medium-sized enterprises. International Small Business Journal, 31 (3). pp. 296-318. ISSN 0266-2426

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Abstract

This article explores the role of social capital in enabling knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) between higher education institutions (HEIs) and spin-off (academic and non-academic) small and medium-sized enterprises in the context of open innovation, in order to convert knowledge into innovation within regional innovation systems. It presents the findings from 18 in-depth interviews with related stakeholders, and social network analysis of relationships in an exemplar technology park in Andalucía, southern Spain. The main findings suggest that there are many challenges to achieving successful KTE in regional innovation systems: recognition, intellectual property contracts and timescales. Similarly, there are opportunities related to intermediaries, joint teams and market impact. Significantly, the study highlights the importance of both formal and informal relationships as enablers of successful KTE involving HEIs and spin-off small and medium-sized enterprises in the context of open innovation.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
International Small Business Journal
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? ACADEMIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE (KTE)OPEN INNOVATION SOCIAL CAPITALSPIN-OFF SMESBUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT ??
ID Code:
79484
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Deposited On:
13 May 2016 13:58
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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15 Sep 2023 00:26