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Boundary crossing organizations in regional innovation systems

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Innovation policy in many countries recognizes the significance of place-based innovation systems. Australia's innovation policy has incentives to bring universities and businesses together, but lacks place-based mechanisms to achieve this. Four case studies of regional intermediary organizations in Melbourne, Australia are examined to understand their role in enabling collaboration between university and industry. Each manages networks, facilitates collaboration, develops a shared direction and acts as a regional ‘door’ to broader systems. The ability of intermediary organizations to cross boundaries between knowledge generating and innovating entities is key to the cohesion and effective operation of the regional innovation systems.

Source: Regional Science Policy & Practice

DOI: 10.1111/j.1757-7802.2012.01087.x

Authors: Sue Kilpatrick, Bruce Wilson

Institutions: University of Tasmania, RMIT University

Language: English

Topic: University-Industry-Government Innovation Models

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,596