Determining factors for U-I cooperation: a European study
International Journal of Innovation Science
ISSN: 1757-2223
Article publication date: 28 October 2022
Issue publication date: 23 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Companies need to innovate to remain in the market and be competitive. Thus, success will depend on your internal resources and the external sources of knowledge used. The cooperation between univerity and industry (U–I) allows companies to access resources that, in general, they do not have, allowing them to achieve innovation, competitive advantages, and competitiveness. The purpose of this study is to understand the determinants that influence U–I cooperation in creating knowledge and innovation.
Design/methodology/approach
This study analyzes the determinants considered essential for companies to establish cooperation processes with universities. The research uses the last community innovation survey data set, data from 14 countries, and 28,743 observations. The method uses logistic regression.
Findings
The results confirm that the company's size, the innovative capacities associated with R&D, exportation and public funds are essential and significant determinants for the cooperation with universities. On the other hand, the acquisition of machinery and training programs are not a critical factor in establishing cooperation with universities that are not in the same country. The analysis considered companies cooperation with universities of the same country, from the European Union (EU) or other countries outside EU.
Originality/value
In addition to providing substantial theoretical contributions on the subject, this research also provides more information about the importance of U–I cooperation, allowing to characterize companies interested in developing U–I cooperation.
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Acknowledgements
Natália Figueiredo and José Luis Abrantes would like to thank; This work is funded by National Funds through the FCT–Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., within the scope of the project Refª UIDB/05583/2020. Furthermore, we would like to thank the Research Centre in Digital Services (CISeD) and the Polytechnic of Viseu for their support. Cristina Fernandes would like to thank The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (Grants and NECE- UIDB/04630/2020) provided support for this study.
Citation
Figueiredo, N., Fernandes, C. and Abrantes, J.L. (2023), "Determining factors for U-I cooperation: a European study", International Journal of Innovation Science, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 673-692. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-08-2022-0156
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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