Universities and innovation ecosystems: a dynamic capabilities perspective

Sohvi Heaton, Donald S. Siegel, David J. Teece · 2019 · Industrial and Corporate Change

Summary. Universities drive innovation ecosystems by developing talent, advancing technology, and partnering with industry and government. The paper applies dynamic capabilities theory to explain how universities can flexibly manage these ecosystem roles. Three case studies show universities successfully launching new industries, fostering entrepreneurship, and revitalizing local economies through strategic partner engagement.

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Heaton, S., Siegel, D. S., & Teece, D. J.. (2019). Universities and innovation ecosystems: a dynamic capabilities perspective. Industrial and Corporate Change. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dtz038

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DOI: 10.1093/icc/dtz038
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28