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University-industry cooperation: a case study of student innovation projects in Latvia

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the most common forms of university-industry cooperation in Latvia, as well as to evaluate the motivating, facilitating, and barrier-creating factors of such cooperation. A case study approach was used to conduct the research, analyzing three projects of the ERDF program “Innovation Grants for Students”, analyzing their documentation, and conducting interviews with the companies involved in the projects as well as project management representatives. The study showed that university-industry cooperation in Latvia is at a stage of development where it is essential to build mutual trust and communication between universities and business.

Source: Business and management

DOI: 10.3846/bm.2024.1243

Authors: Kaspars Steinbergs, Renate Cane

Institutions: EKA University of Applied Sciences, Turība University

Language: English

Topic: University-Industry-Government Innovation Models

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4402273748

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