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In search of accurate models to valorise academic research: Qualitative evidence from three international experiences
In search of accurate models to valorise academic research: Qualitative evidence from three international experiences
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Hussler, Caroline
Tang, Ming Feng
Fabienne, Picard
Tang, Ming Feng
Fabienne, Picard
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In this paper we aim at providing a critical appraisal of academic research valorisation models
adopted in three regions in the world: the Provincia di Milano in Italy, the Technology-Region
Karlsruhe in Germany and the Chinese municipality of Chongqing.
Our first originality consists in developing a three-step analytical framework to characterise
and classify existing valorisation tools. In a second step, we depict and compare, thanks to a
qualitative analysis run on fine-grained data (collected through in depth interviews and
frequent interactions with actors of the regional innovation systems), the research valorisation
policies adopted in the three regions so as to test for specificities in the implementation of
academic knowledge transfer.
Our analysis exhibits on the one hand a strong similarity among regions in terms of variety of
existing tools. On the other hand, we also notice some specificities in the nature of the tools:
European regions are characterised by a significant under-representation of absorption and
appropriation tools, whereas the Chinese region seems to put great stress on direct valorisation mechanisms. Finally, rather than supporting the imitation, multiplication and
superposition of newly created tools, our study encourages policy makers to be more selective
and adapt their tools to regional needs.
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2008-09
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