Chapter 1: Introduction: University spin-offs and the region
Category:
Chapter
Published:
15 Jun 2023
Page Range:
1–18
Collection:
Geography, Planning and Tourism 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9780857937056.00008
Keywords:
University spin-offs; Regional development; Economic growth; Technology transfer
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The importance of University spin-offs (USOs) to society is through innovation capacity which contributes to growth nationally and regionally and has been studied for decades. This book’s focus on the relationships between USOs and regional development builds on a variety of differing perspectives, conceptual and methodologies. This first chapter positions the topic of USOs and regional development within historical, political and geographical contexts.

Cover The Geography of Academic Entrepreneurship
The Geography of Academic Entrepreneurship
Monograph Book
Published:
15 Jun 2023
Print ISBN:
9780857937049
eISBN:
9780857937056
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9780857937056
Pages:
200
Collection:
Geography, Planning and Tourism 2023
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