Geographical distance of innovation collaborations

Jeroen de Jong and Mark Freel

No H201008, Scales Research Reports from EIM Business and Policy Research

Abstract: This paper explores the geographical distance of innovation collaborations in high tech small firms. We test if absorptive capacity is a key determinant. Drawing on survey data from a sample of 316 Dutch high-tech small firms, engaging in 1.245 collaborations, we find most partners to be ‘local’. However, controlling for a variety of potential influences, higher R&D expenditure is positively related to collaboration with more distant organisations.

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Date: 2010-02-01
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