Strategic technology alliances and networks

Nicholas Vonortas and Lorenzo Zirulia

Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 2015, vol. 24, issue 5, 490-509

Abstract: This paper briefly reviews the literature on strategic technology alliances (STAs) and networks, allocating the contributions to 'micro' (firm) and 'meso' perspectives (the network). The focus is on a logical reconstruction of important themes in the literature pertaining to the role of STAs in boosting innovation and in promoting the survival and growth of partners and their environments. Overall, the literature points to a quite important role of alliances and networks especially in knowledge-intensive industrial activities combining the production and utilization of technological knowledge for competitiveness and growth. Not unexpectedly, important differences are pointed out in terms of incentives and benefits from alliances across different types of firms and industries. Network structure evolves in accordance with the nature of the industry and with the type of technological advancement sought by participating organizations.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/10438599.2014.988517

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