The role of the university in the formation ofspin-off companies is investigated, as well as how that role reflects differentregional contexts. In order to study the relationships between universityand regional agencies and between university and spin-off firms, research wasconducted in East...

Knowledge transfer has been widely recognized as a key element of innovation that drives competitive advantage and regional development in knowledge-driven economies. In this respect the role of institutes of higher education is essential, as they generate knowledge. The vast majority of...

It is generally claimed that universities provide the scientific basis for future technological progress. Still, empirical evidence of the impact of direct links between universities and firms remains weak and is often at least inconsistent. This paper aims at contributing to the literature by...