The role of Higher Education Institutions in building regional innovation systems
Marjolein C.J. Caniëls,
Herman van den Bosch,
Marjolein C.J. Caniëls
Faculty of Management Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), P.O. Box 2960, NL-6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands (e-mail: [email protected], [email protected])
Netherlands Laboratory for Lifelong Learning (NeLLL), Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), P.O. Box 2960, NL-6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands
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Faculty of Management Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), P.O. Box 2960, NL-6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands (e-mail: [email protected], [email protected])
Search for more papers by this authorMarjolein C.J. Caniëls,
Herman van den Bosch,
Marjolein C.J. Caniëls
Faculty of Management Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), P.O. Box 2960, NL-6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands (e-mail: [email protected], [email protected])
Netherlands Laboratory for Lifelong Learning (NeLLL), Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), P.O. Box 2960, NL-6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands
Search for more papers by this authorHerman van den Bosch
Faculty of Management Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), P.O. Box 2960, NL-6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands (e-mail: [email protected], [email protected])
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Many studies focus on applying scientific technologies in manufacturing, or investigating the regional impact of contract and co-operative research of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). However, HEIs' role as builders of the regional innovation system (RIS) has generally been under-researched. We review literature on the role of HEIs in fuelling the RIS and offer suggestions for deliberate actions that stimulate regional development. For further research we suggest to perform a network analysis addressing factors that relate to characteristics of: (1) HEIs; (2) regional firms; (3) the collaborative relationship; and (4) the environmental context in which HEIs and firms are embedded.
Resumen
Muchos estudios se centran en la aplicación de tecnologías científicas a procesos de manufactura, o a la investigación del impacto regional de los contratos y la cooperación en investigación por Instituciones de Educación Superior (HEI, siglas en inglés). Sin embargo, el rol de las HEI como impulsoras del sistema de innovación regional (RIS) ha sido apenas investigado. Hacemos aquí una revisión de literatura sobre el papel de las HEI como motor del RIS y ofrecemos sugerencias de acciones concretas que estimulen el desarrollo regional. En cuanto a investigaciones posteriores sugerimos realizar un análisis de redes que incluya los factores relacionados con las características de: (1) HEIs; (2) empresas regionales; (3) la relación de colaboración; y (4) el contexto ambiental en el que se desenvuelven las HEI y las empresas.
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