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The Role of Universities in the Regional Innovation Systems of the North East of England and Scania, Sweden: Providing Missing Links?

Lars Coenen · 2007 · Environment and Planning C Government and Policy

Summary. Universities play different roles in regional innovation systems depending on local economic conditions. This study compares the North East of England and Scania, Sweden, showing that universities contribute to regional development through varied institutional arrangements rather than a single entrepreneurial model. The specific constellation of university involvement depends on the particular innovation challenges each region faces.

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Coenen, L.. (2007). The Role of Universities in the Regional Innovation Systems of the North East of England and Scania, Sweden: Providing Missing Links?. Environment and Planning C Government and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1068/c0579

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DOI
10.1068/c0579
Countries
United Kingdom, Sweden
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28