The habitat of university and non-university startups

Jesús Nieto, Fernando Crecente, María Sarabia and María Teresa Del Val

Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 2021, vol. 33, issue 3-4, 273-286

Abstract: The habitat concept is been demonstrated as a crucial environment surrounding startups. The aim of this paper is to examine the differences between startups born in the university and startups born in science parks. Using a multilevel analysis, we compile a unique dataset of 242 Spanish-based technology startups and distinguish between university startups (122) and non-university startups (120). Likewise, demographic profiles and business characteristics are used in the analysis. Consistent with other research, our results indicate that university startups have more opportunities to obtain financial resources and to develop innovations. By contrast, non-university startups involve entrepreneurs with more experience.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2021.1872938

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