Regional cooperation or external links? Spatial proximity in science-business relations in Poland 1

The main aim of this chapter is to provide a more in-depth understanding of the cooperation phenomenon between the science sphere (mainly universities) and business sphere in Poland and the role of proximity in this respect. We attempt to answer three research questions: 1) How important is cooperat...

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Published inUniversities, Cities and Regions pp. 99 - 120
Main Author Olechnicka, Agnieszka
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2013
Edition1
Subjects
Regional Innovation Systems
European Union Framework Programme Projects
Scientific Human Capital
Science Sphere
Knowledge Spillovers
Research Development Units
WoS Database
University Spin Offs
Scientific Partners
Mazowieckie Voivodship
Universities Challenge Fund
CIS
Innovative Firms
National Innovation System
Science Sector
Business Enterprise Research
Bibliometric Method
Business Sector
Polish Firms
Distant Knowledge Sources
Pharmacy Faculty
Te Ch
National Academy
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Summary:The main aim of this chapter is to provide a more in-depth understanding of the cooperation phenomenon between the science sphere (mainly universities) and business sphere in Poland and the role of proximity in this respect. We attempt to answer three research questions: 1) How important is cooperation between regionally located scientific partners and innovative enterprises? 2) What is the pattern of knowledge flows between universities and firms in Poland from the regional perspective? 3) What are the factors influencing the role of proximity in building links among universities and firms regarding innovative development?
ISBN:9780415631082
9781138903753
0415631084
1138903752
DOI:10.4324/9780203097144-7