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Research networking and technology fusion through EU-funded collaborative projects

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  • Aimilia Protogerou
  • Yannis Caloghirou
  • Evangelos Siokas

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This paper examines the EU-funded research networks formed in three emerging areas of the information and communication technologies field. Social network analysis is employed to investigate network structure and dynamics, and examine the role of the participating organizations over a 12-year period. Visualization techniques are used to highlight the research linkages between various actors. Empirical results suggest that the networks are highly connected, structured around a core of key actors, mainly large firms, prestigious universities and research centres. Networking activity seems to be enhancing research collaboration patterns among actors with diverse technological backgrounds. An important policy implication is that EU collaborative networks may significantly contribute to forming technology fusion, one of the major sources of contemporary innovations. Copyright The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com, Oxford University Press.

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  • Aimilia Protogerou & Yannis Caloghirou & Evangelos Siokas, 2013. "Research networking and technology fusion through EU-funded collaborative projects," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 40(5), pages 576-590, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:40:y:2013:i:5:p:576-590
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    1. Sick, Nathalie & Bröring, Stefanie, 2022. "Exploring the research landscape of convergence from a TIM perspective: A review and research agenda," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 175(C).
    2. Mario A. Maggioni & Teodora Erika Uberti & Mario Nosvelli, 2017. "The "Political" Geography of Research Networks," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 40(4), pages 337-376, July.
    3. Zhao, Shengchao & Zeng, Deming & Li, Jian & Feng, Ke & Wang, Yao, 2023. "Quantity or quality: The roles of technology and science convergence on firm innovation performance," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 126(C).
    4. Baaden, Philipp & Rennings, Michael & John, Marcus & Bröring, Stefanie, 2024. "On the emergence of interdisciplinary scientific fields: (how) does it relate to science convergence?," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 53(6).
    5. Simen G. Enger, 2017. "Closed clubs: Cumulative advantages and participation in Horizon 2020," Working Papers on Innovation Studies 20170703, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture, University of Oslo.

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