Bridging Academia and Enterprise: A Framework for Collaborative Success

Rebeka C. Tucker (), Sarita J. Robinson (), Champika L. Liyanage (), Proceso L. Fernandez (), Leah Amor Cortez (), Darryl Roy Montebon (), Sarintip Tantanee (), Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa (), Nida Chaimoon (), K. D. N. Weerasinghe (), K. S. L. Gunawardena () and Ranjith Dissanayake ()
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Rebeka C. Tucker: University of Central Lancashire
Sarita J. Robinson: University of Central Lancashire
Champika L. Liyanage: University of Central Lancashire
Proceso L. Fernandez: Ateneo de Manila University
Leah Amor Cortez: Philippine Normal University
Darryl Roy Montebon: Philippine Normal University
Sarintip Tantanee: Naresuan University
Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa: Chiang Mai University
Nida Chaimoon: Mahasarakham University
K. D. N. Weerasinghe: University of Ruhuna
K. S. L. Gunawardena: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Ranjith Dissanayake: University of Peradeniya

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2025, vol. 16, issue 4, No 15, 14298 pages

Abstract: Abstract University-enterprise collaboration (UEC) is an essential aspect of research and innovation involving cooperation between universities and industry or other organizations. UEC can lead to economic growth, job creation, and enhanced research outcomes. However, the complexity and diversity of UECs present challenges in developing a practical framework that can guide the development and implementation of such collaborations. The aim of this paper is to develop a UEC framework from the key concepts identified in the literature, which can be adapted to various disciplines/contexts. This research paper is part of an ERASMUS+ project, which aims to strengthen enterprise collaboration for resilient communities in Asia (SECRA). The current paper presents the findings of thematic analysis of existing UEC literature and the resultant conceptual framework. Thematic analysis of eligible literature (N = 84) unveiled four themes and thirty-two sub-themes important to UEC. The proposed UEC framework highlights the importance of several structural, cultural, relational, and material themes and their underpinning concepts for developing successful UECs. The findings can inform future research on UECs, guide UEC practice, and provide the foundations for developing successful UECs. However, further research is needed to test the feasibility and validity of the framework in real-world UEC collaborations and to explore the interactions between different themes, sub-themes, and underlying concepts.

Keywords: University enterprise collaboration; University Industry partnership; Open innovation; Framework; Success; Barriers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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