We propose a novel mechanism through which established firms contribute to the startup ecosystem: the allocation of R&D tax credits to startups via the M&A channel. We show that when established firms become eligible for R&D tax credits, they increase their R&D and M&A activity. In particular,...

Innovation and national competitiveness -- National innovation structure -- Innovation process -- Targeting basic research -- Research cooperation : mission agency & industry -- R&D cooperation : university & industry -- Scientific research techniques -- Funding disciplinary science -- Targeted...

On the threshold of the 21st century, an intensive debate about globalisation of R&D and technology markets is of crucial importance. Globalisation will carry on changing the framework for company strategies and subsequently for p¤ ublic policies. These conference proceedings contain the papers...

Bildung und Wissenschaft, Forschung und Technologie sowie deren Umsetzung in Innovationen sind die maßgeblichen Triebkräfte für Wachstum und Beschäftigung in hochentwickelten Volkswirtschaften. Regionale Stärken und Besonderheiten spielen dabei eine nicht unerhebliche Rolle, wird doch die...