University–industry partnerships for the provision of R&D services

Jasmina Berbegal-Mirabent, José Luís Sánchez García and D. Enrique Ribeiro-Soriano

Journal of Business Research, 2015, vol. 68, issue 7, 1407-1413

Abstract: Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) are the main institutions responsible for the establishment of university–industry partnerships. R&D contracts exemplify the indirect mechanisms through which enterprises and universities collaborate on a win–win basis. This study addresses organizational and institutional aspects that act as drivers for the establishment of successful university–industry partnerships. First, a series of regression models explain the determinants of R&D contracts. These models include two main dimensions: the university and the technology transfer office. Second, further analysis empirically explores whether universities in regions with a favorable environment enjoy greater active involvement in this particular knowledge transfer mechanism. The empirical study analyzes 2010 data for Spanish public universities. Results indicate that successful R&D contracts depend on university and TTO characteristics, and the university's location. The paper also presents a set of managerial implications for improving the establishment of university–industry partnerships.

Keywords: Technology transfer office (TTO); University–industry partnerships; R&D contracts; Regional effects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2015.01.023

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