scholarly journals University-Industry Collaboration for Technology Development: The Case of University Research Parks

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-73
Author(s):  
Dalgon Lee ◽  
Cheolhoi Kim ◽  
Byeongyeong Gong
Keyword(s):  
Venture Capital ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
University Research ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Route 128 ◽  
University Industry

What are the conditions for success of University Research Park and what should the Korean government and universities have to do for meeting the conditions? We found out the factors that impact on the success of University Research Park through literature review and, applied them for University of Illinois. Previous researches emphasized on university policies, intellectural eminence, characteristics of research, venture capital as the critical factors for success of University Research Park. As a promising case, University Research Park of Illinois has the favorable environments except for external venture capital. Although none could surely assert that University Research Park of Illinois will follow the previous success stories of Silicon Valley, Research Triangle, and Route 128, we could say that it has good conditions, and high possibilityes for success. We analyzed critical success factors of University of Illinois compared with Stanford University, and drew some policy implications for improving Korean University Research Park: Government had better allocate more money in promoting excellent University Research Park, and universities rearrange university-industry collaboration polices such as incubator and licensing share, and foster supporting organization and internal venture capital.

scholarly journals How firms use coordination activities in university–industry collaboration: adjusting to or steering a research center?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Isaeva ◽  
Marianne Steinmo ◽  
Einar Rasmussen
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Research Centers ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Key Policy ◽  
University Industry

AbstractUniversity–industry collaboration (UIC) is an important source of knowledge and innovation for firms but is often challenging due to the partners’ different goals. Thus, formal research centers have become a key policy instrument to foster stronger UIC whereby strong mutual relationships are created. This study investigates the establishment of a university–industry research center to gain insights into the coordination activities the focal firms used to achieve their goals with UIC. We find that the firms with goals related to specific innovations and technology development took a more active role by using structured coordination activities in the preformation phase of the research center, whereas the firms with goals related to general knowledge development mainly coordinated through unstructured activities when the center began operations. We map the specific coordination activities used in UIC and theorize on how the partners’ different organizational goals influenced their use of these activities. Our findings have important implications for how activities in UIC, particularly in research centers, can be designed to strengthen the collaboration between universities and their firm partners to enhance knowledge development and innovation.

How industry collaboration influences research: The case of the Swedish interdisciplinary materials consortia, 1990–2000

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 289-307
Author(s):  
Eugenia Perez Vico ◽  
Olof Hallonsten
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Operational Level ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Funding Programme ◽  
Collaborative Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
University Industry

This article provides new insights into the consequences of university–industry collaboration for the content and conduct of academic research by analysing the Swedish research funding programme for the so-called ‘materials consortia’, in place between 1990 and 2000. Using secondary sources, the analysis highlights the causality in university–industry collaboration and the impact of such collaboration on the academic research environments involved. While the funding programme was clearly aimed at influencing the conduct of academic research, impacts are seen mostly in content. Also, collaborative activities with long-term positive outcomes grew organically rather than top-down, with mutual trust and recognition at the operational level of great importance. The policy implications include the realization that the durability of efforts, from funders as well as at the operational level, is key to achieving deeper added value in university–industry collaborations. The article contributes to a deepened and broadened understanding of the multidimensionality of university–industry collaborations and their effects on research.

Accelerating supply chain management learning: identifying enablers from a university-industry collaboration

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trish Gibson ◽  
Donald Kerr ◽  
Ron Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
University Industry

Purpose There is an acknowledged need to advance the supply chain management (SCM) learning agenda, with an emphasis on integration. This paper discuss an Australian university–industry collaboration aimed at accelerating SCM learning and offers some insight into models for building a forward-looking SCM. Design/methodology/approach The research is an exploratory case study of the industry–university collaboration, using grounded theory procedures. The primary data involved 25 interviews with key participants from the university and industry partners, and from the first cohort of students in the undergraduate program developed within the collaboration. Findings A theoretical framework for accelerating SCM learning was developed from the case study data; it comprises six constructs that influence, at strategic and operational levels, the acceleration of SCM learning. Four cross-construct concepts from the framework that form the cornerstones of accelerated learning are discussed in some detail. Research limitations/implications The framework facilitates an examination of successes and shortfalls in the case study collaboration and generates a deeper understanding of critical elements for progressing the SCM learning agenda, and expanding SCM education. As with all qualitative research, the results may not be generalisable; testing the relevance and usefulness of the framework with the field will be an important next step. Practical implications As the framework identifies conditions, characteristics and capacities of organisations and individuals that support the acceleration of SCM learning, it can provide assistance in designing future university–industry collaborations for advancing SCM learning. Originality/value The framework identifies critical success factors for alliances and partnerships aimed at accelerating learning in an emerging body of knowledge such as SCM.

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors (CSFS) In University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) Projects in Research Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahanim Hanid ◽  
Othman Mohamed ◽  
Maznah Othman ◽  
Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Danuri ◽  
Kho Mei Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Universities ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
University Industry

University-Industry Collaboration With a Focus on Venture Capital Investments

2021 ◽  
pp. 236-264
Author(s):  
Serkan Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Venture Capital ◽  
Capital Markets ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Capital Investments ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Venture Capital Investments ◽  
University Industry

Today, many countries are searching for financing alternatives which may contribute to the development of an economy. Funds provided by venture capitals may be considered as a vital funding source especially for start-ups. In particular, venture capital investments may enhance the available financing alternatives used to finance innovative business ideas. Policies supporting the capital market development may also boost innovative business ideas since the developed capital markets may attract higher amounts of venture capital investments. Hence, it seems possible that policies supporting innovative business ideas may contribute to this goal by supporting the development of the capital markets. This chapter aims to explain business models, financing alternatives, and exit strategies; give information about venture capital investments in Europe; propose a conceptual model for an improved university-industry collaboration via capital market development; and finally, empirically investigate the causal association between venture capital investments and capital market development.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING EFFECTIVE UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY COLLABORATION DURING THE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH STAGE

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 127-159
Author(s):  
Mohamad Faizal Ramli ◽  
Aslan Amat Senin
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Grant Scheme ◽  
University Industry ◽  
Research Stage

In Malaysia, collaboration between university and industry is still limited. This requires improvement of current practices in developing effective collaborations. However, there are still projects that fail to deliver, and it is quite challenging and difficult to assess the recent successful university-industry collaboration projects. In light of this, background problem, the present research was aimed at identifying the factors which hindered effective collaboration between university and industry, especially during the development research stage. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the success factors and the effectiveness of collaborative projects during the development, research stage. This study adopted a quantitative research method. Survey questionnaires were distributed among researchers involved in a collaborative project funded by a government grant scheme. The results showed that reward had a positive and significant relationship with both process- and outcome-related criteria. Meanwhile, financial support had a negative and significant relationship with a process-related criterion. The findings can be used as guidelines for collaboration stakeholders to develop an effective collaborative project.

Commercialization of academic research: assessing the perception of academicians at a public university in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Syazwani Suhaimi ◽  
Muhammad Abi Sofian Abdul Halim ◽  
Hafiza Aishah Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
University Research ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
University Industry

PurposeThis study examines the perception and attitudes of academicians regarding factors that influence the commercialization of university research.Design/methodology/approachThe data sample was drawn using a proportionate stratified sampling approach. A self-administered survey was used to obtain data regarding the perception of academicians on the factors that contribute to research commercialization. A total of 131 academicians completed the survey. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that two factors are significant and positively related with commercialization: the academician's behaviour and University-Industry collaboration. Surprisingly, the factors of innovativeness and Intellectual Property management did not have a significant relationship with commercialization.Research limitations/implicationsFor future work, researchers should conduct in-depth interviews with the executive management at research universities and at the Ministry of Education Malaysia to complement our quantitative survey. These decision-makers act as funding sources for commercialization and can provide richer evidence regarding important factors affecting commercialization. They can also provide insight on the issues that prevent the commercialization of research from becoming a reality.Originality/valueCommercialization of Malaysia's university research findings is a critical agenda item in the National Higher Education Strategic Plan. However, in Malaysia, the rate of commercialization of academic research is still unsatisfactory. This study provides important insights regarding intentions behind commercialization by depicting how factors of academic research (i.e. academician's behaviour, innovativeness, Intellectual Properties management, University-Industry collaboration) influence commercialization.

University Incubation System for Research Commercialisation: The Case of Taiwan and Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 465-485
Author(s):  
Boon-Kwee Ng ◽  
Shih-Hsin Chen ◽  
Chan-Yuan Wong ◽  
Vgr Chandran
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
University Research ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Risk Capital ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Science And Technology Parks ◽  
Intellectual Property Management ◽  
Technology Parks ◽  
The Right

This article examines the performance of university research commercialisation in Taiwan and Malaysia and specifically discusses the role of incubation intermediaries. Through case study and patent analysis, this article draws lessons from Taiwan and further discusses the mechanisms in place for the successful commercialisation of university research. Lessons from the case offer insights for Malaysia on how university incubation intermediaries can be reorganised to promote better commercialisation outcomes. The Taiwanese experience illustrates that in the right institutional settings—and particularly with the presence of innovative science and technology parks—university incubators tend to promote favourable commercialisation outcomes. More importantly, the ability of university incubators to source for external knowledge and risk capital support positions them to be more effective as intermediaries. Other key success factors include establishing an adequate intellectual property management system and having adequate human resources equipped with intellectual property knowledge. This article further deliberates policy implications.

Analyzing the Role of University Industry-Collaboration to Regional Development: The Case Study of Bursa Region in Turkey

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cagatan Taskın ◽  
Cem Okan Tuncel
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Marmara Region ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Policy Alternatives ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
University Industry

This study examines the contributions of university-industry collaboration to regional development. Regional development that becomes possible through allocation of the regional resources to technology development efforts provides competitiveness. in addition, university-industry collaboration is a vital centre of competence to help tackle social challenges and drive regional development. When companies and universities work in tandem to push the frontiers of knowledge, they become a powerful engine for innovation and economic growth. Due to having limited R-D capability and human capital university-industry collaboration is the main source of the innovative skills trigger the regional development and provides competitive power in the developing countries. This study aims to address the challenge of bridging the industry-university in regional development process and analyzing university-industry connection problems from local firms' perspectives in Bursa region, Turkey. University-industry collaboration is the main important driving force for Bursa economy, a bridge between Istanbul and South Marmara region and an old city that has strong industrial infrastructure in Turkey. It has a great potential to become a competitive region because of the fact that it has many innovative firms clustered under different sectors. Some technological spillovers, provided by breakthroughs in Bursa economy, will enable to the creation of an innovative region from South Marmara. To reach the success in this process, an interfaced institution which construct and coordinate university-industry collaboration have to be developed. in this study, university-industry collaboration is evaluated from the viewpoint of firms. A structured questionnaire was formed through a literature survey. The main population of this research consists of manufacturing industry in Bursa region, Turkey. The data was collected from selected manufacturing firms in order to evaluate the challenges and the expectations of these firms. Based on the obtained results, policy alternatives that aim to develop university-industry collaboration more effectively in the region were also discussed.

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