The aim of this chapter is to 'translate'the research strategy of the Actor-Network Theory
(ANT) in Management and Organization Studies (MOS), with reference to research on …

The chapter focuses on the phenomenon of the amphibious scientist in the context of the
dynamics of entrepreneurial teams in high tech academic spin-offs. In particular, it aims at …

This paper elaborates on academic entrepreneurship suggesting a theoretical framework
based on Schumpeterian and institutional foundations. Rather than describing the …

When the firm grounds of research have been laid and a new invention is proven in the
laboratory, the possibility of a new journey opens up: from the lab to life. This entails …

In the contemporary world scientists are expected to contribute to economic development by
commercializing their research findings (Hakala, 2009), and eventually by becoming …

For decades, it has been recognized, both academically and politically, that
commercialisation of scientific knowledge has a positive impact on regional economy and …

The evolution of the academia has been extensively studied. The first academic revolution
explained by Jencks and Riesman (1968) made research an additional function of the …

Many studies have demonstrated the potential value of academic research and basic
science discoveries for technological change and economic growth (Cohen et al. 2002) …

Entrepreneurship as a scientific field has grown significantly, irrespective of the measures
used. In this article we raise the question: How can we understand the evolution and …

The commercialization of research done by universities and research institutes is seen as a
key element of entrepreneurship, justifying a better understanding of the entrepreneurial …