Most research on the emergence of high-tech clusters samples on successful cases, and
works backwards to trace a narrative, often highlighting the role of specific individuals or …

1) Introduction: Where do Organizations and Institutions Come From? Much of the social
science literature on institutions has the character of a play that begins with the second act …

262 INSTITUTIONAL EMBEDDEDNESS OF HIGH-TECH REGIONS clusters. But what types
of network relations are most critical? Do informal personal ties and occupational relations …

The increasing intertwining of academic and commercial research networks has led to
fundamental changes in the organization of modern science. Industry links not only affect the …

This article focuses on the concepts of ecosystems and clusters, with an emphasis on their
importance for building vibrant a vibrant and life science/biopharma industry. We illustrate …

As explained in Chapter 1, we have chosen to focus our international comparison mainly on
the area of biomedicine, defined broadly to include pharmaceuticals (not only those based …

Much of the social science literature on institutions resembles a play that begins with the
second act, taking both plot and narrative as an accomplished fact. very little research asks …

This paper is concerned with the structural and cultural characteristics of research
organizations that influence the making of major discoveries in twentieth-century biomedical …

Access to a pool of talented employees is an important element of entrepreneurial firms'
ability to build innovative capabilities. Through an empirical examination of two European …