Entrepreneurship is considered a key driver for economic growth. Therefore, more and more
studies are investigating the role and effectiveness of entrepreneurship education. In this …

This paper aimed at investigating the relationship between the features of local knowledge
bases and the creation of innovative start-ups in Italy. The knowledge spillover theory of …

There is wide consensus about the importance of green technologies in achieving superior
economic and environmental performances. However, the literature on their determinants …

We use detailed longitudinal data on firms, human capital and universities to study the
impact of geographical proximity to knowledge sources and local absorptive capacity on the …

The aim of this paper is to examine whether firms that innovate, experience higher rates of
growth than firms that do not. Our analysis is based on different models and econometric …

This study investigates the relationship between the entry of universities into a new
technology field and the innovative activities of firms located in the same geographical area …

Knowledge created outside the firm, but within the same region, is a key enabler of high-
growth firms. This paper develops an entrepreneurial ecosystems conceptual framework …

According to the knowledge-spillovers theory of entrepreneurship (KSTE), local knowledge
spillovers affect entrepreneurial dynamics, because of knowledge asymmetries and …

The present study provides evidence on the mobility effects of researchers from the public
R&D system with regard to firm's innovation process. This issue is particularly novel and …

Building on the literature on agglomeration economies, this study examines how
urbanization, industry-diversification, district economics and incubating initiatives are …