Generating commercial ideas in Finnish universities. The role of interdisciplinarity and networking

Tuomo Nikulainen

No 9, ETLA Working Papers from The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy

Abstract: Existing research argues that the keys to generating industry-relevant knowledge are interdisciplinary and networked research. The aim of this paper is to address statistically whether interdisciplinary and networked research are related to a higher potential to generate ideas with significant commercial value. Using a unique survey of academics in Finland, we identify several factors that relate to idea generation. In different types of research networks, we find a positive connection to an interdisciplinary work environment and networking. We also identify significant differences among fields of research.

Keywords: universities; research; idea generation; commercial ideas; interdisciplinarity; networks; networking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O30 O33 O34 O38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 17 pages
Date: 2013-05-03
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