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Open innovation in universities

Antonio Padilla Meléndez, Aurora Garrido‐Moreno · 2012 · International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research

Summary. Spanish universities show that social networks are the strongest driver of researcher engagement in knowledge transfer activities. Personal background, institutional support, and professional factors also matter significantly, though recognition does not. The study surveyed 382 senior researchers leading research groups and found that strengthening connections between researchers, businesses, administrators, and technology transfer offices increases participation in open innovation knowledge exchanges.

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Meléndez, A. P., & Garrido‐Moreno, A.. (2012). Open innovation in universities. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552551211239474

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DOI
10.1108/13552551211239474
Countries
Spain
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-04-28