Research and innovation activities from universities and public research institutes (PRIs) contribute to economic growth in significant ways. Given the hefty investment in R&D in both public and private sectors, it is essential for policy makers to have meaningful, relevant and practical metrics...

"This book examines how technology transfer has operated in university-company projects undertaken in small to medium sized enterprises via the knowledge transfer partnership scheme. It adopts a qualitative case study approach, focusing on 19 different cases drawn from companies in the regions...

Global policy discussions increasingly focus on innovation and the knowledge economy as a driver of long-term growth. In parallel new forms of innovation processes are emerging, notably open innovation and innovation networks stressing the importance of connections between various stakeholders....