Deckblatt -- Titelseite -- Impressum -- Vorwort -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- »Be Creative!«: Kreativität als ökonomischer Imperativ -- 1 Einführung zu Kreativität im Unternehmenskontext -- 1.1 Kreativität als Anforderung und Ressource -- 1.2 Kreativität als Wettbewerbsfaktor -- 1.3...

In this paper, we address spin-off ventures from research centres. Based on an analysis of existing empirical studies on spin-offs we identify major groups of success factors. Empirical evidence shows a notable lack of studies which refer to the technology transfer process, especially the...

Topic of this paper are research-based spin-offs from public organisations. Initial point is a discussion about the economic benefit of such companies and an overview of spin-off activities in Germany. The paper investigates influencing factors on generation, development, and growth of...