Who Are the Knowledge Brokers in Regional Systems of Innovation? A Multi-Actor Network Analysis

Martina Kauffeld-Monz and Michael Fritsch ()

Regional Studies, 2013, vol. 47, issue 5, 669-685

Abstract: Kauffeld-Monz M. and Fritsch M. Who are the knowledge brokers in regional systems of innovation? A multi-actor network analysis, Regional Studies . The discussion on regional innovation systems emphasizes the duality of local and global links. This empirical analysis of eighteen German regional innovation networks shows that public research organizations, especially universities, are profoundly involved in knowledge-exchange processes and possess more central (broker) positions within their regional innovation networks than private firms. This results, in part, from public research's 'gatekeeper function', which can be particularly important in lagging regions that typically suffer from a lack of large firms that often fill this role in advanced regions. The transferred knowledge is absorbed, especially, by private firms without inter-regional research and development cooperation activity.

Date: 2013
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