Enhancing University–Industry collaboration: the role of intermediary organizations

Fernando Alexandre, Hélder Costa, Ana Faria and Miguel Portela
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Fernando Alexandre: University of Minho
Hélder Costa: University of Minho
Miguel Portela: University of Minho

The Journal of Technology Transfer, 2022, vol. 47, issue 5, No 13, 1584-1611

Abstract: Abstract We evaluate the role of intermediary organizations in fostering University–Industry (U–I) joint R&D by examining the characteristics of firms that interact with universities via these organizations vis-à-vis firms that interact directly with the university’s departments. We find that firms interacting via intermediary organizations are smaller, with less knowledge capabilities and geographically closer to the university, than counterparts. Thereby, our findings provide support to the view that intermediaries contribute to a broader diffusion of knowledge by enhancing U–I links with small firms. Cultural and organizational barriers are more significant among firms interacting directly with the university, whereas cognitive and cost barriers are more relevant among firms interacting via intermediaries. Geographic proximity has a preponderant role in U–I links highlighting the importance of mid-tier universities to regional growth in less technologically advanced regions.

Keywords: University–Industry collaboration; Intermediary organizations; O11; O18; O32; O47 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1007/s10961-021-09889-8

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