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- Albahari, Alberto, et al.
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Science and Technology Parks : A study of value creation for park tenants
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of Technology Transfer. - : Springer-Verlag New York. - 0892-9912 .- 1573-7047. ; 44:4, s. 1256-1272
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The literature on Science and Technology Parks (STPs) is growing rapidly and, despite the positive impact of STPs on firms found by many studies, it remains unclear how STPs create value for tenants. In this paper, we study the STP supply side through a case study in a Swedish region. We identify two components of the business support provided by parks: a configuration-oriented component, and a process-oriented component. The former refers to the static design of the business support, and the latter to the active, hands-on support provided by parks’ management. Both components must be planned carefully in order to deliver value to tenants. We also discuss some implications for policy and managers.
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- Autio, Erkko, et al.
(författare)
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Entrepreneurial intent among students in Scandinavia and in the USA
- 2001
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Ingår i: Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies. - : Carfax Publishing. - 1463-2446. ; 2:2, s. 145-160
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- An application of the theory of planned behaviour is developed here to analyse factors in. uencing entrepreneurial intent among university students. The study provides a test of the robustness of the intent approach using international comparisons. The samples are from Finland (Helsinki University of Technology), Sweden (Linko¨ping University), USA (Stanford University and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs), and the UK (London Business School). The international comparisons indicate a good robustness of the model. Perceived behavioural control emerges as the most important determinant of entrepreneurial intent.
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- Bager-Sjögren, Lars, et al.
(författare)
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Firm growth and survival, from a 14- year perspective: A cohort analysis
- 2017
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Ingår i: Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research. - : Entrepreneurship at Babson at Digital Knowledge at Babson. - 0740-7416. ; 37:16, s. 358-363
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study examines whether early growth is important for the short- and long-term survival and development of new firms. For this purpose, we use registry data for a specific cohort of Swedish firms that tracks their development until their exit, or up to 14 years, at which point only 8% of the firms remain. We find growth to be clearly associated with increased survival of the firms, that the number of employees (in the previous year) is positively correlated with survival in following years, and somewhat surprisingly, that subsidiaries face a significantly larger hazard of closure than independent firms.
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- Bank, Natasha, et al.
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Sustainability-profiled incubators and securing the inflow of tenants – the case of Green Garage Berlin
- 2017
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Ingår i: Journal of Cleaner Production. - Amsterdam : Elsevier. - 0959-6526 .- 1879-1786. ; 157, s. 76-83
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Currently there is an attention in research and practise on entrepreneurial ecosystems, and how these, often using incubators, could support sustainable development through new firm start-ups. Despite the popularity of incubators in the literature and practise, few studies have focused on sustainable incubators in general or, more specifically, on processes that ensure a steady flow of tenants. Thus, this paper investigates how sustainable incubators ensures their inflow of tenants, how they organize their activities and whether the incubator environment affect tenant recruitment. A case study approach analysing the sustainability oriented incubator Green Garage Berlin have been used to generate an understanding of selection and recruitment processes as well the influence of external environments. The results show that regional and inter-regional co-operation, together with a well-planned, structured pre-incubation process, are requirements for securing an inflow of tenants to sustainable incubators. Incubator reputation and sufficient long term funding is also a key to success. A good practice case as Green Garage cannot simply be replicated, but require openness to continue the learning process and adapting the knowledge to be transferred to local conditions.
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- Cadorin, Eduardo, et al.
(författare)
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Future developments for Science Parks: Attracting and developing talent
- 2017
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Ingår i: Industry and Higher Education. - London : Sage Publications. - 2043-6858 .- 0950-4222. ; 31:3, s. 156-167
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Over the years, science parks have developed and improved their processes to offer better support to their tenants and promote the growth of the region in which they are located. Since regional growth is closely associated with groups of talented people, science parks carry out various activities at the company or individual level to attract and recruit talent. In order to understand how such activities have been and are being performed at Mja¨rdevi Science Park in Sweden, the authors highlight and analyse four talent-related cases. Their aim is to identify how talent can be attracted or recruited and to consider the stakeholders, their relationships and their motivations. The results confirm the importance to a science park of being close to a student community and of being connected to an international network with a well-recognized brand.
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- Cadorin, Eduardo, 1976-, et al.
(författare)
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Science Parks: Stakeholder involvement in attracting talent
- 2023
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Ingår i: Proceedings of IDEAS 2022 - AnInterdisciplinary Conference on Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Systems.. - 9783031291296 - 9783031291289 ; , s. 99-107
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Science Parks convey the idea that technological innovation originates in scientific research. A triple helix configuration provides all the necessary conditions for science parks to achieve their goals. This paper aims to investigate the existing interactions of science parks with triple helix actors related to the development of talent attraction activities. Talent is a necessary resource to meet the growing demands for innovation of park firms. In fact, a firm’s ability to innovate and, consequently, to be successful seems to be related to its capacity to find and retain employees with relevant skills. This study analyses five case studies on three Swedish Science Parks and demonstrates the importance of the relationship with stakeholders to ensure support and the adequate development of attracting talent to Science Parks. Also, this study showed that the studied parks carry out different activities to attract talent, and the involvement of government agents and the local university proved to be essential for developing such activities.
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- Cadorin, Eduardo, 1976-, et al.
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Science Parks, talent attraction and stakeholder involvement: an international study
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Technology Transfer. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0892-9912 .- 1573-7047. ; 46:1, s. 1-28
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- One aspect of Science Parks development that has come into focus is the attraction of talent, which could include attracting specific expertise, making it easier for firms to be established and reach skilled workers. In order to encompass different contexts, both economic and cultural, a questionnaire was sent to 120 Science Parks, of which 59 (49%) replied. The study included 22 variables, including eleven independent variables according to Science Park stakeholders and characteristics when selecting talent for tenant firms, five control variables, and six variables of Science Park success dimensions. The results show that the characteristics of talent contribute to the park’s success. Universities are the primary source of talent, and the government has a critical role in promoting collaboration between firms and universities. Therefore, park managers should promote links with local universities and the student community as well as strengthen their relationship with government representatives at all levels to receive the necessary support for park development.
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- Cadorin, Eduardo, et al.
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The development of a modern Science Park: A Swedish good practise
- 2017
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Ingår i: Revista Militar de Ciência E Tecnologia. - 2316-4522. ; 34:1, s. 55-60
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study aims to get a deeper understanding of the reasons and activities related to the development of Science Parks of today, identifying actors involved and their relationships. To achieve the goal, we analysed the story of Mjärdevi Science Park (MSP), located in Linköping, Sweden, from its inception to the present. In our study, we could identify the several interactions car-ried out by the MSP with regional, national and even international actors, thus building an extensive network of relationships. Having built a solid foundation, working very close to its tenants, it was pos-sible to maintain a continuous development over the years, even in times of crises and difficulties. In the middle of the 90s, Mjärdevi Science Park was considered the 9th park fastest growing in the world [1] and today is undoubtedly a success story. It has become a ‘good practise’ in the European context regarding the innovative approach of being a park integrated in a regional framework.
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- Cadorin, Eduardo, 1976-, et al.
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Universities and Science Parks : Engagements and Interactions in Developing and Attracting Talent
- 2019
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Ingår i: Developing engaged and entrepreneurial universities. - Singapore : Springer. - 9789811381294 - 9789811381300 ; , s. 151-169
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Many studies have shown that they have ceased to be mere facilitators of physical spaces to become important providers of services and resources to their tenants. Universities situated in or next to them play a key role in getting engaged in the development and the attraction of talent to Science Parks, to their tenant firms as well as to the region. Considering that skilled professionals are one of the resources that companies seek the most, Science Parks have dedicated numerous activities and means to become even more attractive to talented individuals, who can especially be found in entrepreneurial universities. In this study, we review the literature regarding the interactions existing between Science Parks or their tenants and their local universities. Talent attraction and entrepreneurship issues are addressed as the building blocks of these interactions. We strive to identify types of interactions that could differ in function of the maturity levels of the firms since their aims are not the same: at an early stage, firms tend to focus more on growth, whereas at a later stage, they tend to focus more on their development. We then point out policy implications, concerning both entrepreneurial or engaged universities and Science Parks.
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- Davidsson, Per, 1957-, et al.
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Institutional forces : The invisible hand that shapes venture ideas?
- 2006
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Ingår i: International Small Business Journal. - : SAGE Publications. - 0266-2426 .- 1741-2870. ; 24:2, s. 115-131
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Institutional theory is employed for examining how and to what extent external pressure leads to changes in the venture idea during the start-up and early life of new, knowledge-intensive ventures. From a population of 321 young, knowledge-intensive firms that underwent a training program at Linkping University, Sweden, structured telephone interview data were obtained from 167 firms. The results confirmed that the venture idea had undergone more change in ventures that had more external owners, a dominant customer, and an incubator location. The results imply that institutional theory is a meaningful tool for understanding why and how venture ideas change over time.
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