Who Are the Knowledge Brokers in Regional Systems of Innovation? A Multi-Actor Network Analysis

Martina Kauffeld-Monz, Michael Fritsch · 2010 · Regional Studies

Summary. Universities and public research organizations serve as central knowledge brokers in German regional innovation networks, occupying more influential positions than private firms. This gatekeeper function proves especially critical in lagging regions lacking large companies. Private firms without inter-regional research partnerships absorb most of the transferred knowledge, demonstrating how public institutions bridge local and global innovation linkages.

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  title   = {Who Are the Knowledge Brokers in Regional Systems of Innovation? A Multi-Actor Network Analysis},
  author  = {Martina Kauffeld-Monz and Michael Fritsch},
  journal = {Regional Studies},
  year    = {2010},
  doi     = {10.1080/00343401003713365},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00343401003713365}
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DOI

10.1080/00343401003713365

Countries

Germany

Regions

Europe

Categories

regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation

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