Opening the ivory tower’s door: An analysis of the determinants of the formation of U.S. university spin-off companies

Albert N. Link; John T. Scott

Universities and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Edited by David B. Audretsch and Albert N. Link

Entrepreneurial ecosystems have emerged as one of the most dynamic forces shaping the economic performance of individuals, companies and regions. This book brings together some of the leading scholarship and research identifying and analyzing the role of universities in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Particular emphasis is given on the role of innovation, startups, SMEs and technology transfer both in shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem, as well as the resulting impact on firm performance and regional economic performance.

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Published in print:: 30 Jun 2017

ISBN:: 9781786432780

eISBN:: 9781786432797

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786432797

Pages:: c 224

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Chapter 2: Opening the ivory tower’s door: An analysis of the determinants of the formation of U.S. university spin-off companies

Albert N. Link and John T. Scott

Monograph Chapter

Published:: 30 June 2017

Category:: Monograph Chapter

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786432797.00008

Pages:: 37–43 (7 total)

Collection: Business 2017

Abstract

This paper presents findings from an analysis of the determinants of the formation of university spin-off companies within the university's research park. We find that university spin-off companies are a greater proportion in older parks and in parks that are associated with richer university research environments.

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