The point of departure of this paper is that Hong Kong consulting engineers face a challenge of making a transition from a traditional mode of learning based primarily on the exploitation of existing knowledge to a more innovation-oriented mode of learning. Focusing on three key dimensions of...

Purpose – The authors' intention is to demonstrate how adopting a more precise interpretation of the term “institution” as used in the innovation studies literature provides a better understanding of the dynamic nature of an innovation system. The paper therefore focuses less on...

Purpose – The present paper seeks to illuminate the role played by university‐based technology transfer offices (TTOs) in driving the transfer of research‐based knowledge and technology from institutions of higher education to industry in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach –...