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The evolution and performance of biotechnology regional systems of innovation

Jorge Niosi, Marc Banik · 2005 · Cambridge Journal of Economics

Summary. Biotechnology regions develop as complex systems beginning with university research and knowledge spillovers, then progressing toward regional technology markets. Universities establish intellectual property and technology transfer offices to sell knowledge, while venture capital firms add biotechnology portfolios. The study of 90 Canadian biotechnology companies finds that firms in regional agglomerations grow faster than isolated ones, and university spin-offs outperform independent start-ups.

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Niosi, J., & Banik, M.. (2005). The evolution and performance of biotechnology regional systems of innovation. Cambridge Journal of Economics. https://doi.org/10.1093/cje/bei044

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DOI
10.1093/cje/bei044
Countries
Canada
Regions
North America
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, agtech, general-innovation
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2026-04-28