Gender-Specific Constraints on Academic Entrepreneurship and Engagement in Knowledge and Technology Transfer

Sinell, Anna; Müller-Wieland, Roda; Muschner, Antonia

doi:10.22215/timreview/1136

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“…When establishing a business operation, aspiring entrepreneurs need to familiarize themselves with the relevant laws, directives and administrative procedures governing the innovation system in the prospective country of operation (Expertenkommission Forschung und Innovation, 2014). Consistent with this insight, Sinell et al (2018b) found that in Germany, challenges at the meta-level relate to the nationwide transfer culture and to funding guidelines and structures. According to their analysis, the German national transfer culture is characterized by a lack of sensitization to and awareness of transfer opportunities and alternative career paths.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…In the case of academic entrepreneurship, research has shown that scientists face several constraints that hinder their active engagement in KTT and entrepreneurial activities (Sinell et al, 2018b). However, it is unexplored which factors influence scientists' transfer engagement in each stage of the founding process.…”

Section: Phase-specific Constraints 353mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the event of failure of the venture, academic entrepreneurs often lack the option to return to their original academic position. Another factor keeping researchers from venturing out of academia are the requirements of most German public funding programs which are perceived as strict, unfair and complicated: grant applications require substantial effort and time and the subsequent review processes are slow and bureaucratic (Sinell et al, 2018b).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Mission statements that emphasize transfer guidelines positively influence spin-off-related activities of scientists and academics (Clarysse et al, 2005;Rasmussen and Wright, 2015). Conversely, a lack of institutional commitment to and support for academic entrepreneurship at the management level or among colleagues stymie the entrepreneurial engagement of scientists and academics (Sinell et al, 2018b). To increase science commercialization, many research institutions have established Technology Transfer Offices (TTO), an intermediary agency between academia JEC 13,3 and industry (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Academic entrepreneurship: phase-specific constraints and needs

Müller-Wieland

Muschner

Schraudner

2019

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Purpose Academic entrepreneurship is extremely relevant in knowledge and technology transfer (KTT). The purpose of this study is to provide insights into phase-specific constraints and needs impacting scientists’ engagement in entrepreneurial activities at public research institutions. Design/methodology/approach In an exploratory case study, 40 qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted with German academic entrepreneurs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Findings Based on the data analysis, an ideal-typical founding process with phase-specific barriers and needs was identified. Many constraints and associated needs occur in more than one phase, including the lack of knowledge, the demand for exchange formats, the lack of time and financial resources, institutionalized return options, the lack of human resources and the lack of incentives. Research limitations/implications Given its exploratory approach, this study has limitations regarding its generalization; however, the presented findings may induce further research and in-depth analysis on this matter. Practical implications Several recommendations for action are provided for each phase of the founding process to strengthen the (entrepreneurial) transfer in research organizations. Generally, a pioneering indicator of excellence in the science system should be developed to promote transfer next to publications. Originality/value The study contributes to existing literature on determinants of academic entrepreneurship by indicating the phase-specific constraints and needs throughout the founding process and discussing those needs in the theoretical context of current societal and technological mega-trends.

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Section: Jec 133mentioning

confidence: 70%

Section: Phase-specific Constraints 353mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Jec 133mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Jec 133mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Academic entrepreneurship: phase-specific constraints and needs

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Schraudner

2019

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“…However, there are also challenges that women face in their careers. It has been noted that female entrepreneurs, more often than their male peers, experience a lack of time or human resources or challenges in receiving funding, such as start-up capital (Jewell, 2011;Sinell et al, 2018). Further, women are generally more family-oriented compared to men.…”

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confidence: 99%