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Network structure and regional innovation: A study of university–industry ties

Robert Huggins, Daniel Prokop · 2016 · Urban Studies

Summary. University-industry knowledge networks shape regional innovation outcomes. Analysis of UK regions reveals that the most innovative and economically developed areas contain actors occupying central, influential positions within these networks. Network structure and the resulting stocks of structural network capital directly influence patterns of regional innovation and economic development.

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Huggins, R., & Prokop, D.. (2016). Network structure and regional innovation: A study of university–industry ties. Urban Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098016630521

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DOI
10.1177/0042098016630521
Countries
United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28