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Public Research Organizations and Technology Transfer: Flexibility, Spatial Organization and Specialization of Research Units

In: University-Industry Knowledge Interactions

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  • Ugo Finardi

    (CNR-IRCrES (National Research Council of Italy, Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth))

  • Isabella Bianco

    (CNR-IRCrES (National Research Council of Italy, Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth))

  • Secondo Rolfo

    (CNR-IRCrES (National Research Council of Italy, Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth))

Abstract

The aim of the present work is to understand whether the institutional dynamics of Public Research Organizations (in particular, the flexible structure of research units and their physical proximity to firms, as well as their research specialization) have a positive impact on Technology Transfer, helping to create and maintain collaborations with firms. The main subject of the research are large PROs, i.e., research bodies characterized by a wide coverage of scientific fields and by the presence of a geographically distributed research network. In order to address our research question, the paper exploits the results of a multiple case study analysis performed on the Institutes of the CNR, the National Research Council of Italy. The results show the positive impact on technology transfer of the internal organization and flexible structure of large PROs, as well as the positive externalities of research units localization across different proximity dimensions. The conclusions of our work offer policy suggestions and cues for future research.

Suggested Citation

  • Ugo Finardi & Isabella Bianco & Secondo Rolfo, 2022. "Public Research Organizations and Technology Transfer: Flexibility, Spatial Organization and Specialization of Research Units," International Studies in Entrepreneurship, in: Joaquín M. Azagra-Caro & Pablo D'Este & David Barberá-Tomás (ed.), University-Industry Knowledge Interactions, chapter 0, pages 137-156, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:inschp:978-3-030-84669-5_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84669-5_8
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