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Gatekeepers of Knowledge versus Platforms of Knowledge: From Potential to Realized Absorptive Capacity

Nathalie Lazaric, Christian Longhi, Catherine Thomas · 2008 · Regional Studies

Summary. Knowledge gatekeepers in the Sophia Antipolis technology cluster can create potential absorptive capacity, but realizing that capacity requires deliberate knowledge transfer efforts. The authors propose a 'knowledge platform' concept—a codified knowledge project that generates positive externalities by creating new opportunities for combining and absorbing knowledge within the cluster.

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Lazaric, N., Longhi, C., & Thomas, C.. (2008). Gatekeepers of Knowledge versus Platforms of Knowledge: From Potential to Realized Absorptive Capacity. Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400701827386

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DOI
10.1080/00343400701827386
Countries
France
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28