The impact of technology transfer and knowledge spillover from Big Science: a literature review

Deepa Scarrà and Andrea Piccaluga

Technovation, 2022, vol. 116, issue C

Abstract: Big Science aims to answer fundamental questions regarding our Universe and represents a great example of how science can lead to innovations that generate a positive impact. Big Science has a great deal of scientific, economic, and social relevance. The objective of this study is to better understand how Big Science impacts innovation through transfer mechanisms and spillovers. To accomplish this objective, this study utilizes a thematic approach to review and organize academic research on Big Science. The main themes emerging from the literature are: technology transfer means and mechanisms, procurement relationships with suppliers, collaboration with public and private sectors, IP strategy and policy, impact of large shared facilities and infrastructures, and entrepreneurship as a result of technology transfer and spillover. Finally, we identify directions for future research.

Keywords: Technology transfer; Knowledge transfer; Impact; Innovation; Spillover; Big science; Physics; Astronomy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2020.102165

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