Higher Educational Engagement in Economic Development in Collaboration With Corporate Powerhouses

Abstract

This chapter explores the role of colleges and universities supporting regional and national economic development with emphasis on leveraging innovation and entrepreneurship. Key focuses for economic development support from higher education include human resources development, technical assistance, capacity building, economic research and analysis, research, technology transfer, and new business development.

Citation

Fortunato, M.W.-P., Alter, T.R., Clevenger, M.R. and MacGregor, C.J. (2019), "Higher Educational Engagement in Economic Development in Collaboration With Corporate Powerhouses", Business and Corporation Engagement with Higher Education, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 151-177. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78754-655-420191009