In this paper we use the theoretical lens of resource and competence-based perspectives and global strategic network theories to analyze the effects of international R&D alliances on the performance of high-tech start-ups. In the empirical section of the paper we consider the European Union...

This paper sheds light on the role of human capital for the creation of New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs) in a geographical area. We relate NTBF creation to the local <italic>availability of</italic> human capital (<italic>local competences</italic>) and to the local <italic>accessibility of</italic> distant competences through <italic>communication...</italic>