University-industry cooperation: Researchers' motivations and interaction channels

被引:117
作者
Franco, Mario [1 ]
Haase, Heiko [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Beira Interior, Management & Econ Dept, CEFAGE UBI Res Ctr, P-6200209 Covilha, Portugal
[2] Univ Appl Sci Jena, Dept Business Adm, Ctr Innovat & Entrepreneurship, D-07745 Jena, Germany
关键词
University-industry cooperation; Motivations; Interaction channels; Higher education institutions; KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER; TECHNOLOGY-TRANSFER; PUBLIC RESEARCH; LIFE SCIENCES; IVORY TOWER; SCIENTISTS; ENGAGEMENT; LINKAGES; IMPACT; COMMERCIALIZATION;
D O I
10.1016/j.jengtecman.2015.05.002
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The objective of this study is to examine the interface between researchers' motivations and interaction channels concerning university-industry cooperation. For this purpose, we conducted a case study in a medium-sized higher education institution in Portugal. Interviews with university management and documentary analysis served for data-collection. We found that the traditional service and bi-directional channels play an important role in interaction with industry. Use of these channels depends on researchers' motivations and disciplinary affiliation. Moreover, we make an argument for the relevance of intermediators in the interaction. Several implications are presented. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:41 / 51
页数:11
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