Policy-related discussions increasingly view universities as so-called “engines of economic
growth”. Recognizing that the economic impact of universities is dependent, at least in part …

The literature examining university spin-offs is expanding rapidly. While most studies have
examined the antecedents of spin-off creation at universities, the impact of spin-offs …

The aim of this paper is to elucidate the innovation processes of technology development
across the Valley of Death. Hitherto, studies of the innovation process for this difficult early …

The considerable economic contribution of academic spin-offs (ASOs) has drawn numerous
scholars' attention to explore the factors that influence their development. The body of …

Abstract In a Triple Helix framework, independent hybrid organizations can be created at the
intersection of overlapping yet separate institutional spheres to address innovation …

Science and technology parks (STPs) are non-spontaneous agglomerations aimed at
encouraging the formation and growth of on-site technology and knowledge-based firms …

Over the past decades, public policy has promoted the establishment of science parks to
support the development and growth of technology-based firms and, as such, spur economic …

Abstract Recent work on Region Innovation Systems (RIS) has emphasised the importance
of universities. Until recently, however, related insights into the dynamics of this relationship …

Abstract Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) can play important roles in university-based
innovation processes, for example, by handling patenting issues and providing advice about …

Abstract Research Summary This study explores the impact of parent university linkages on
the market performance of university spin‐off firms (USOs). We argue that spin‐offs' …