In recent years, universities have focused more on the creation of spin-off companies as a
means of transferring the knowledge generated by their research activities. At the same time …

The literature on university–industry (U–I) links has revealed many barriers that impede U–I
technology transfer. A growing number of intermediary organizations, such as Technology …

This paper develops understanding about how incubation support and innovation strategy
can determine the performance of academic spin-offs. Using a sample of spin-offs from the …

In this paper, we analyze the extent to which University-Level Support Mechanisms (ULSMs)
and Local-Context Support Mechanisms (LCSMs) complement or substitute for each other in …

The economics literature provides rich evidence on the convergence between the
institutional factors and individual-level characteristics influencing the involvement of …

The entrepreneurial university is regarded as an agent of societal change and an important
instrument in the facilitation of the contemporary knowledge-based economy because it …

University spin‐offs (USOs) have attracted significant attention from scholars and
policymakers as an important mechanism for science‐based innovation. The debate on how …

Public support programs for (academic) startups are an important component of innovation
and technology policy. There are many types of startup policy instrument, one of which is …

Nascent academic entrepreneurs need to acquire entrepreneurial competencies to create
successful spin-off ventures. In this article, we examine difficulties in this pursuit prior to …

Universities are currently in the process of change and adaptation to shifting expectations
that for example include closer engagement with businesses and increased facilitation of …