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A Taxonomy of Small Firm Technology Commercialization.

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This article proposes a taxonomy of business models used by small, highly innovative firms focused on technology commercialization. Such firms disproportionately contribute to technological change in the US economy. The firms operate across industries and use a variety of technology platforms. Exploratory factor analysis of keyword occurrence on firm websites generated a taxonomy comprising: research organization; development stage biosciences; highly specialized component supplier; specialized subcontractor; product solutions providers; and service solutions providers. This framework provides entrepreneurs and policy makers with an overview of new technology commercialization paths tailored to small, innovative firms.

Source: Industrial and Corporate Change

DOI: 10.1093/icc/dtq039

Authors: Dirk Libaers, Diana Hicks, Alan L. Porter

Institutions: University of Missouri–Kansas City, Georgia Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2013872600

FWCI: 0.947

Cites: 68

Cited by: 67

Related to: 10