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Type: | Conference paper |
Title: | Beyond the ivory towers - exploring knowledge transfer pathways between universities and innovative small-to-medium-size enterprises |
Author: | Seet, P. Corral de Zubielqui, G. Jones, J. Lindsay, N. |
Citation: | Proceedings of the 2013 Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange ACERE, Feb 6-8, 2013, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia / P. Davidsson (ed.):1B.2 |
Publisher: | QUT Business School |
Publisher Place: | Australia |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
ISBN: | 9781921897559 |
Conference Name: | Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange Conference (2013 : Brisbane, Queensland) |
Organisation: | Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC) |
Statement of Responsibility: | Graciela Corral de Zubielqui, Jane Jones, Pi-Shen Seet, Noel Lindsay |
Abstract: | This paper examines the extent and nature of knowledge transfer using universityindustry relational pathways vis-à-vis generic university-to-industry knowledge transfer pathways. We compare the importance of university-industry knowledge transfer with other sources of knowledge for a sample of innovative SMEs. We also examine whether inter-organisational knowledge transfers are spatially driven, and specifically, the extent to which knowledge is acquired domestically (local and/or national) or internationally. The data employed in this research is based on a self-administered internet questionnaire from 1,226 SME owner-managers in Australia. While there are significant differences between the three size enterprises, the evidence suggests SMEs rely on generic university-industry knowledge transfer pathways rather than universityindustry links with high relational involvement. Moreover, the results indicate SMEs are significantly more likely to rely on organisations other than universities and related R&D enterprises for knowledge acquisition. While collaboration is most likely to occur within the same state/territory, or Australia, 25% of SMEs also collaborate internationally, usually as part of normal supplier-customer relationships, underlining the importance of knowledge acquisition from organisationally proximate partners. The paper concludes by with policy recommendations that may help facilitate university- SME knowledge transfer. |
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Published version: | http://acereconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ACERE2013Proceedings.zip |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 4 Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation, and Innovation Centre publications |
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