Innovation, Networking and Proximity: Lessons from Small High Technology Firms in the UK
Summary. Small high-tech electronics and software firms in South East England innovate more effectively when they network with suppliers and service providers who offer complementary capabilities. Geographical proximity matters for these relationships. The regional science base successfully nurtured new ventures, but science parks did not. Policy efforts to build regional networks among similar firms and close customers showed no innovation benefit.
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Romijn, H., & Albu, M.. (2002). Innovation, Networking and Proximity: Lessons from Small High Technology Firms in the UK. Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400120099889
Romijn, Henny, and Mike Albu. “Innovation, Networking and Proximity: Lessons from Small High Technology Firms in the UK.” Regional Studies, 2002. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400120099889.
Romijn, Henny, and Mike Albu. 2002. “Innovation, Networking and Proximity: Lessons from Small High Technology Firms in the UK.” Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400120099889.
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- DOI
- 10.1080/00343400120099889
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Regions
- Europe
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- innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28