Conceptualising the heterogeneity of research-based spin-offs: A multi-dimensional taxonomy

被引：257

作者：

Mustar, P

Renault, M

Colombo, MG

Piva, E

Fontes, M

Lockett, A

Wright, M

Clarysse, B

Moray, N

机构：

[1] Ecole Natl Super Mines, Ctr Sociol Innovat, F-75006 Paris, France

[2] Politecn Milan, Dept Econ Management & Ind Engn, Milan, Italy

[3] Univ Nottingham, Sch Business, Ctr Management Buy Out Res, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

[4] Univ Ghent, Louvain, Belgium

[5] Vlerick Leuven Gent Management Sch, Louvain, Belgium

来源：

RESEARCH POLICY | 2006年 / 35卷 / 02期

关键词：

research based spin-offs; technology transfer; typology;

D O I：

10.1016/j.respol.2005.11.001

中图分类号：

C93 [管理学];

学科分类号：

12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

Research-based spin-offs (RBSOs) have become an important aspect of the technology transfer process. Emanating from what is conventionally a non-commercial environment, RBSOs pose major challenges if they are to realise their potential to meet the objectives of their founders and the parent research organisations (PROs) from which they emerge. An important issue is to understand the heterogeneity of RBSOs. This paper reviews the literature on RBSO typologies to develop a taxonomy of RBSOs. We identify common themes in relation to these typologies in relation to (1) spin-off creation and (2) spin-off development. The dimensions that differentiate between firms are the type of resources, the business model and the institutional link. We identify gaps in current typologies in order to propose avenues for future conceptual and empirical research. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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页码：289 / 308

页数：20