Scientific capabilities and technological performance of national innovation systems: An exploration of emerging industrial relevant research domains

Bart Van Looy, Koenraad Debackere, Julie Callaert, Robert Tijssen and Thed van Leeuwen
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Bart Van Looy: Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics and Steunpunt O&O Statistieken, K. U. Leuven; Research Division INCENTIM, Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics, K. U. Leuven
Koenraad Debackere: Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics and Steunpunt O&O Statistieken, K. U. Leuven; Research Division INCENTIM, Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics, K. U. Leuven
Julie Callaert: Research Division INCENTIM, Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics, K. U. Leuven
Robert Tijssen: CWTS
Thed van Leeuwen: CWTS

Scientometrics, 2006, vol. 66, issue 2, No 6, 295-310

Abstract: Summary Today's theories and models on innovation stress the importance of scientific capabilities and science-technology proximity, especially in new emerging fields of economic activity. Inthis contribution we examine the relationship between national scientific capabilities, the science intensity of technology and technological performance within six emergent industrial fields. Our findings reveal that national technological performance is positively associated with scientific capabilities. Countries performing better on a technological level are characterized both by larger numbers of publications and by numbers of involved institutions that exceed average expected values. The latter observation holds for both companies and knowledge generating institutes actively involved in scientific activities. As such, our findings seem to suggest beneficial effects of scientific capabilities shouldered by a multitude of organizations. In addition, higher numbers of patent activity coincide with higher levels of science intensity pointing out the relevance of science 'proximity' when developing technology in newer, emerging fields. Limitations and directions for further research are discussed.

Date: 2006
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