The academic firm is a type of firm (firm-based organization or institution) that is being driven by focusing on encouraging, supporting, and advancing knowledge production (research, research and experimental development, R&D) and knowledge application (innovation). The academic firm interprets...

The role of technological learning and ICT(information and communication technologies) are explored, especially inrelation to the ways in which these foster entrepreneurial development in theknowledge economy. A conceptual framework is developed, comparing initiatives,policies, and practices in...

We explore heterogeneity in the formation of new ventures within regions using agent-based simulation methodology. The study draws on entrepreneurial knowledge and action literature to examine the roles of knowledge acquisition and transformation in regional sustainability of new venture...