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Entrepreneurial universities and support mechanisms: a Spanish case study

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: This paper analyses the support mechanisms for entrepreneurship and innovation provided by entrepreneurial universities. Concretely, using a qualitative methodology the case of Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) in Spain is studied. Based on institutional economics approach, the influences of institutions on university potential entrepreneurs (students and faculty) are explored. The main results demonstrate that the success of these mechanisms could be the combination of them according with the specific necessities and requirements of the university. Both, academic and practical implications derive from these results, to improve the creation and development of entrepreneurial universities.

Source: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

DOI: 10.1504/ijeim.2011.038856

Authors: Maribel Guerrero, Nuria Toledano, David Urbano

Institution: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona