A rapidly expanding body of entrepreneurship literature draws on signaling theory. Yet as
the field grows, common understanding of the theory's underlying constructs has become …

Scholarly literature on the concept of entrepreneurial ecosystems has increased sharply
over the past five years. The surge in interest has also heightened the demand for robust …

Governments make substantial investments in small businesses to promote innovation and
create jobs. While there is extensive evidence that R&D policies catalyze innovation, there is …

The construction industry has been strongly embracing innovation and technology in the
past few years. Along with emerging technologies, many entrepreneurs have started to play …

The institutional context, which includes the normative, regulative, and cognitive dimensions
of social life within the various constitutive spheres of society, has a strong influence on …

Government R&D programs are intended to assist in the commercialization of technology
and provide for the greater public good. Among the primary instruments for this type of …

Different types of organizations use certifications to reduce information asymmetry in an
extensive range of business activities. In some cases, the widespread use of certifications …

We posit that a communications gap exists between universities and commercial
organizations, attributed to their idiosyncratic goals, interests, and incentives. To bridge this …

Adopting an international sustainability standard (ISS) helps firms improve their
sustainability performance. It also acts as a credible market 'signal'that legitimizes firms' …

We argue that public R&D support may not only lead firms to increase their technological
cooperation breadth, enhancing knowledge acquisition, but also influence how firms frame …