In this study, we examine the initiation and evolution of interfirm learning in interfirm Ramp;D relationships. Based on in-depth case studies, we suggest that the process of learning in interfirm Ramp;D relationships consists of different challenges: 1) initiating technological knowledge...

The emergence of knowledge-based societies over the past decades has spurred research on the specific role of universities in innovation systems. The notion of academic entrepreneurship has gained acceptance among communities of researchers, practitioners and policy makers (Etzkowitz et al.,...

During the last decades, the notion of entrepreneurial universities has gained in terms of interest and importance. Whereas the second academic revolution connected educational activities of universities to research, the idea of the third mission stresses the societal impact of universities (for...

Patent documents are one of the most comprehensive data sources on technology development. As such, they provide a unique source of information to analyze and monitor technological performance. Patent indicators are now used by companies and by policy and government agencies alike to assess...

Entry and success in new technology domains (NTDs) is essential for firms' long-term performance. We argue that firms' choices to enter NTDs and their subsequent performance in these domains are not only governed by firm-level factors but also by environmental characteristics. Entry is...