Scientist or Entrepreneur? Identity centrality, university entrepreneurial mission, and academic entrepreneurial intention

Miao Wang, Danny Soetanto (), Jianfeng Cai and Hina Munir
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Miao Wang: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Danny Soetanto: Lancaster University Management School
Jianfeng Cai: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Hina Munir: University of Education

The Journal of Technology Transfer, 2022, vol. 47, issue 1, No 4, 119-146

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between identity centrality and entrepreneurial intention. Based on a survey of 275 academic scientists from 14 Chinese universities, the results show that entrepreneurial identity centrality positively influences the intention to engage in research commercialisation activities, such as spin-off creation, patenting and licensing, contracting research and consulting. We also found that the conflict between entrepreneurial and scientific identity centrality is less problematic than expected in the literature. In fact, the interaction between both identity centralities strengthens academics scientists’ intention to involve in academic entrepreneurship. Concerning the influence of institutional factor on academic entrepreneurship, the finding confirms that university entrepreneurial mission moderates the relationship between both identity centralities and the intention to establish spin-offs. Finally, this paper provides insights for academic entrepreneurship in China and practical recommendation for policy makers.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial intention; Identity centrality; University mission; Academic entrepreneurship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M13 O31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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