New challenges for universities in the knowledge triangle

Maximilian Unger (), Giulia Ajmone Marsan (), Dirk Meissner, Wolfgang Polt () and Mario Cervantes ()
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Maximilian Unger: Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
Giulia Ajmone Marsan: OECD
Wolfgang Polt: Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
Mario Cervantes: OECD

The Journal of Technology Transfer, 2020, vol. 45, issue 3, No 8, 806-819

Abstract: Abstract This paper discusses the role of higher education institutions within the framework of the knowledge triangle between academic education, scientific research and innovation, as it has gained importance in recent years as a framework for innovation policies especially in the OECD and Europe. First, complementary concepts of universities’ outreach activities and extended role model such as ‘third mission’, ‘triple helix’, ‘entrepreneurial or civic university’ models and ‘smart specialization’ are reflected against their fit with the concept of the knowledge triangle, also with respect to new requirements for university governance. Second, a new understanding of spillovers between public sectors research and the business sector according to knowledge triangle is presented.

Keywords: Knowledge triangle; Triple helix; Entrepreneurial university; Civic university; Third mission; Higher education institutions (HEIs); Public research institutions (PRIs); Private companies; Research; Education; Innovation; STI policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O31 O33 O38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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