This is a fine collection of papers focusing on the role of public support in facilitating innovation. A key theme is the concentration on innovation by small firms, which is both timely and crucial. The collection should be of value to scholars, policymakers and students.' - Rajeev K. Goel,...

Science, technology, innovation laws, and policies in Iran : evolution or revolution? / Mehdi Goodarzi, Hossein Rezaalizadeh, and Jalil Gharibi -- Fostering new technology-based firms in Iran : inspiration of world models in solving domestic challenges / Mehdi Kanani and Mehdi Goodarzi --...