We argue that the current focus of the academic entrepreneurship literature, which is mostly
on patent-based activities such as spinouts and licensing, should be widened to also …

Academic entrepreneurship, which refers to efforts undertaken by universities to promote
commercialization on campus and in surrounding regions of the university, has changed …

Although sources and determinants of academic entrepreneurship have begun to command
the attention of policy-makers and researchers, there remain many unanswered questions …

One of the greatest challenges facing European economies is the comparatively limited
capacity to convert scientific breakthroughs and technological achievements into industrial …

Throughout economic history, institutions have established the rules that shape human
interaction. In this sense, political, socio-cultural, and economic issues respond to particular …

In recent years, there has been increased pressure on universities to deliver on their third
mission. In the UK context, universities are encouraged to explicitly assume responsibility for …

This chapter addresses the issue of development of effective policies for the promotion of
entrepreneurship in the higher education (HE) sector. The context is that of major initiatives …

The focus of this report is on understanding the factors that determine graduate
entrepreneurship in the UK. This is important for two reasons. First, there is an evidence gap …

There is, in the UK, increasing attention being paid to the potential of university education to
facilitate high quality growth firms. While some commentators believe that this potential can …

While Entrepreneurial behavior involves starting and running a new venture (Gartner, 1988),
it seems that Academic entrepreneurial behavior (AEB) is somewhat unique as it extends …