Nach landläufiger Auffassung sind Spin-offs aus der Wissenschaft besonders innovativ und in der Lage, neues Wissen rasch kommerziell zu vermarkten. Diese Untersuchung, die Entwicklungs- und Erfolgsbedingungen von Ausgründungen systematisch empirisch analysiert hat, meldet Zweifel an, ob das...

Universities and research institutes are seen as important drivers of the regional economy. Their impact on regional entrepreneurial and innovation activity is well documented. On the other hand, their influence on regional employment growth is less researched. This paper provides an extensive...

Spatial proximity facilitates transfer of knowledge and technology between research institutes or universities (RIU) and firms. Against this background the location of research institutions and universities is often seen as an instrument of regional policy to promote knowledge flows and R&D...