University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation: Sri Lankan Experiences

Weerasinghe, R.N.; Jayawardane, A. K. W.

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“…Academia pursues its objective of teaching, publication and basic research with limited focus on applied research and collaboration due to time and funding (Esham, 2008), while Industry pursues return on investment (ROI) and short-term research projects that create competitiveness (Wickramasinghe and Malik, 2018). Therefore, the collaboration between the Industry and Academia is sporadic (Weerasinghe and Jayawardane, 2018). The Global Innovation Index for the country has been fluctuating over the past 10 years between 85th position and 105th position.…”

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The work in progress of a developing nation’s Triple Helix and its impact on patent commercialization. The case of Sri Lanka

Ferdinands

Azam

Khatibi

2023

JSTPM

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Purpose This study aims to contribute to the understanding of the innovation environment of a developing nation through the Triple Helix model, revealing the existing inter-relationships between the three Helixes of Academia–Industry–Government. It sets out to find out the relationship and impact of the three Helixes on the most crucial stage of the innovation process: the commercialisation of patents, and to ascertain if there is a varying impact determined by patent ownership. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study uses the survey method based on the views expressed by 220 Sri Lankan registered patent holders and categorised by organisational and individual ownership. The sample is drawn from the database of the National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka and patents registered through the Patent Cooperation Treaty, extracted from the World Intellectual Property Organisation Patent Scope database. The survey was carried out in 2019 and limited to patents registered during the period 2010–2014. Findings The empirical findings indicate weak inter-relationship between Academia support, Industry support and patent commercial success, while the support of the Government Helix is non-significant in the commercial stage. The findings also indicate two different support standards existing in each Helix for the two ownership groups. Research limitations/implications The study is limited to a five-year window in a relatively early period in the country’s innovation policy development. The study model is also limited by the non-inclusion of mediators such as government-backed affiliated agencies and academia technical transfer offices which if incorporated would improve the study model and be more reflective of the actual environment and their role as change agents bridging the transition to a hybrid Triple Helix. Practical implications The study findings capture the inter-relationships of the Triple Helix existing in a developing country at the most crucial stage of the innovation process. It helps policymakers identify the gaps in each Helix that stands wanting and take measures to rectify them by creating a more favourable National Innovation System. An innovative environment that will facilitate patent holders achieve higher technological transfers and commercial success rates. Social implications The findings disclosure of two different support standards existing in each Helix for the two patent ownership groups poses a challenge for policymakers and challenges the core objective of increasing the commercial success of patents granted. The findings strengthen the need for a more robust support system to be put in place that would empower and facilitate the individual patent owner to increase the share of economic value arising from this underutilised patent group. Originality/value This study contributes by furthering the Triple Helix model in a social context and micro-setting by operationalising the theoretical practices. The study also gives insight into each Helix’s interaction and contribution during the most crucial stage of innovation management in a developing economy and its impact on the two categories of patent ownership which is scarce.

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Section: Developing Nation's Triple Helixmentioning

confidence: 99%

The work in progress of a developing nation’s Triple Helix and its impact on patent commercialization. The case of Sri Lanka

Ferdinands

Azam

Khatibi

2023

JSTPM

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Understanding university enterprise collaboration for disaster resilience in South-East Asia

Tucker,

Liyanage,

Robinson

et al. 2023

IJDRBE

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Purpose This paper is part of the ERASMUS+-funded Strengthening University Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia (SECRA) project. This study aims to map collaborative architecture between partner universities and the public/private sectors to provide a contextualised collaboration framework for disaster resilience (DR) in South-East Asia. Design/methodology/approach Documentary reviews were conducted in partner countries to establish the current context of university enterprise collaborations (UEC) in South-East Asia. A concept-centric approach permitted the synthesis of concepts from each country review, allowing for comparisons between collaborative practices that impact the success of DR collaborations. Findings The review identified that funding, continuity, long-term strategic plans and practical implementation are lacking in partner countries. However, each country demonstrated good practices and identified enablers and barriers that impact DR collaborations. Research limitations/implications The synthesis revealed a lack of a practical understanding of real-world barriers. Further research is needed to understand real-world experiences in DR collaborations and to provide insights into barriers, enablers and good practices in DR collaborations. Gaining an “on-the-ground” perspective will provide detailed insights and the feasibility of implementation. Practical implications The findings provide the foundations for developing a heuristic UEC framework that can inform policies and practices for DR in partner countries. Social implications The findings can inform various stakeholder policies and practices and promote the exchange of ideas between stakeholders to enhance DR in South-East Asia. Originality/value The results are relevant within the South-East Asian, as governments have intensified the adoption of measures to encourage UEC for DR.

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University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation: Sri Lankan Experiences

Abstract: The university sector in the national innovation system (NIS) is

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The work in progress of a developing nation’s Triple Helix and its impact on patent commercialization. The case of Sri Lanka

The work in progress of a developing nation’s Triple Helix and its impact on patent commercialization. The case of Sri Lanka

Understanding university enterprise collaboration for disaster resilience in South-East Asia

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