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The role of the University of Tartu in the development of entrepreneurship in the region of South Estonia

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  • Tonis Mets
  • Janita Andrijevskaja
  • Urmas Varblane

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This paper focuses on the contradictions in the development of entrepreneurship in Southern Estonia, a typical transition country region with traditional industries playing the dominant role in the economy. The region surrounds the University of Tartu, which in contrast is an old classical university with high-level fundamental research in high-tech sectors. This conflict of abilities and interests is analysed in this paper. The role of the University of Tartu in the development of knowledge-based entrepreneurship in Southern Estonia is assessed using the triple helix approach. The different interests of local firms and universities, which cause low levels of mutual cooperation are revealed. Suggestions are given for facilitating cooperation with business.

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  • Tonis Mets & Janita Andrijevskaja & Urmas Varblane, 2008. "The role of the University of Tartu in the development of entrepreneurship in the region of South Estonia," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 8(6), pages 648-664.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeima:v:8:y:2008:i:6:p:648-664
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