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University-Industry-Government linkages in biotech in a small transition country: the Estonian case

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  • Tonis Mets

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Estonia, a transition country being 'catching-up economy', is complementing its capacity for technology absorption with potential for diffusion and commercialisation of technology. The aim of the paper is to study key issues related to university-industry knowledge transfer within the Estonian biotech sector. Empirical research of the SME sector was carried out in two sample groups: the first were Estonian research based biotech companies with independent strategies and the second were subsidiaries of foreign companies. The gross funding structure proportions of basic research, applied research, and product or service development in the Estonian biotechnology public and private sectors together were calculated as 11 : 5 : 1, which demonstrates the strong imbalance of the sectoral innovation processes. Balancing R&D is seen as an iterative process.

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  • Tonis Mets, 2009. "University-Industry-Government linkages in biotech in a small transition country: the Estonian case," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(1/2), pages 139-156.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeima:v:9:y:2009:i:1/2:p:139-156
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