Roadmapping is a workshop-based tool that draws on diverse sets of knowledge from individuals to create shared knowledge in the form of a roadmap for navigating a strategic landscape. Theoretical explanations of knowledge sharing in roadmapping are underdeveloped, with only limited insights into...

We investigate the regional emergence of new information technology start-ups in Germany. The largest share of these start-ups is located in cities or densely populated regions that are well equipped with institutions of higher education and research. The empirical analysis clearly indicates the...