Abstract:As organizations based on science, dedicated biotechnology firms (DBFs) establish very narrow links with universities and public research institutions in developing their technologies. This chapter examines the influence of DBF relationships with star bioscientists on their venture-capital funding. It proposes a new definition of bioscientists anchored in today's technological practices. It also classifies Canadian bioscientists into four categories to give a national overview of their involvement with DBFs. T… Show more
“…But it generally does not constitute leading‐edge research, capable of establishing new paradigms or research trajectories on the world level: among the 188 research groups analyzed in our study, only two ‘star scientists’ could be identified. However, these could stimulate local spin‐offs as well as attract the interest of those local companies that have to compete on the world market (Queenton and Niosi, 2005).…”
This article presents the results of an analysis of the relationship between public sector research and industry development in the field of biotechnology in a peripheral region of the European Union: the Region of Valencia (Spain). It contributes empirical data on the delocalized impact of research‐industry relations in a globalized economy. It also uncovers a gap between a relatively well‐developed public research sector in biotechnology and a weak biotechnology industry. The analysis raises questions as to the role of the concept of predominantly local knowledge communities in regional innovation systems, as well as the model of linear technological development, both of which exert an important influence on decision making in research and development (R&D) and innovation. A high level of R&D is shown to be a necessary condition for stimulating innovation, but does not suffice. Rather, R&D must be integrated with a number of different actions to correct deficiencies in the regional innovation system.
“…But it generally does not constitute leading‐edge research, capable of establishing new paradigms or research trajectories on the world level: among the 188 research groups analyzed in our study, only two ‘star scientists’ could be identified. However, these could stimulate local spin‐offs as well as attract the interest of those local companies that have to compete on the world market (Queenton and Niosi, 2005).…”
This article presents the results of an analysis of the relationship between public sector research and industry development in the field of biotechnology in a peripheral region of the European Union: the Region of Valencia (Spain). It contributes empirical data on the delocalized impact of research‐industry relations in a globalized economy. It also uncovers a gap between a relatively well‐developed public research sector in biotechnology and a weak biotechnology industry. The analysis raises questions as to the role of the concept of predominantly local knowledge communities in regional innovation systems, as well as the model of linear technological development, both of which exert an important influence on decision making in research and development (R&D) and innovation. A high level of R&D is shown to be a necessary condition for stimulating innovation, but does not suffice. Rather, R&D must be integrated with a number of different actions to correct deficiencies in the regional innovation system.
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