It is argued in this paper that the nature of innovation networks can vary substantially with regard to the type of … knowledge that is critical for innovation. Subject to the knowledge base of an industry, networks between companies can differ … networks, followed by a theoretically informed discussion on differentiated knowledge bases and innovation networks, which is …

Traditionally, economic geographers stress geographical proximity’s positive impact on collaboration processes … geographical proximity facilitates non-spatial proximity. The two mechanisms’ importance is analysed in collaborative innovation …

This paper explores how the innovation strategies of firms reflect the density, diversity and connectivity of their … preferences towards geographically dispersed collaboration that are most pronounced within the Western business district of the …

spillovers. Using data on the collaboration patterns of innovative firms in Sweden, this paper provides evidence that firms with …

This paper addresses the question how research councils respond to emerging fields of science. Taking nanotechnology as …

Knowledge intensive business services firms can play a key role in modern economies by linking localized collaboration … uses the unique establishment-level innovation data available in Norway to investigate whether location in urban labour …