University-Industry partnerships in the smart specialisation era.

Aksoy, Arman Yalvac; Pulizzotto, Davide; Beaudry, Catherine

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121438

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“…This process enhances their ability to think creatively, identify opportunities, and come up with novel ideas that have the potential to create jobs and drive entrepreneurship. Furthermore, Aksoy, Pulizzotto, and Beaudry (2022) [1] suggested that research activities often require students to collaborate with other students, researchers, and industry partners. Such collaborations provide valuable networking opportunities that can facilitate job creation.…”

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“…These support mechanisms enable students to access funding, mentorship from industry experts, and connections with potential investors and partners (Aksoy, Pulizzotto & Beaudry, 2022). [1] By fostering collaboration and networking within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, universities create an environment where students can validate their ideas, refine their business plans, and receive guidance and support as they navigate the complexities of starting a venture. Moreover, universities can actively engage with industry partners and alumni networks to provide students with realworld exposure and opportunities.…”

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Research as A Veritable Tool for Enhancing Students' Job Creation in the 21st Century University Education

M.O.

2023

j. of int. educ. and pract.

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This study explores the role of research as a tool for enhancing students' job creation in the context of 21st-century university education. The survey research design was the approach used for this investigation. The researcher created a questionnaire to collect pertinent data for the study from 200 respondents. The questionnaire was duly validated by 3 experts. The internal reliability of the instrument was examined in this study using Cronbach's alpha (α). Cronbach's alpha method is able to determine the correlation between the outcomes of each test item and the test's total score. Google Forms was used to deliver the survey to the respondents electronically. A statistical package was used to calculate the mean and standard deviation. The study hypotheses were also investigated using inferential statistics (t-test) with 198 degrees of freedom and a 0.05 threshold of significance. To determine whether to accept or reject the null hypothesis, the critical value and estimated t-value are compared. Findings suggest that research-oriented education positively impacts students' ability to create job opportunities in the 21st century. Engaging in research projects fosters critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability among students, enabling them to identify and capitalize on emerging trends and market gaps. Furthermore, the study reveals the significance of university-industry collaborations and mentorship programs in enhancing students' entrepreneurial skills and connecting them with practical resources and networks. The implications of this research are significant for educational policymakers, university administrators, and curriculum developers, as it underscores the importance of incorporating research as an integral component of 21st-century university education.

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Research as A Veritable Tool for Enhancing Students' Job Creation in the 21st Century University Education

M.O.

2023

j. of int. educ. and pract.

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“…UIC is defined as a relationship involving exchange and cooperation that allows universities to advance in terms of scientific and academic research and industries to exchange technological developments and solve specific problems (Terán-Bustamonte et al, 2021). This approach appears to be directly related to the push for specialisation and technological contiguity that is at the heart of debates regarding European smart specialisation policies (Aksoy et al, 2022), namely, universities' contribution to economic and social development through teaching, research and entrepreneurial activities (Qiu et al, 2017). European universities have experienced cuts in long-term research funding, so smart specialisation strategies can also function as an alternative source of funds and additional incentives for UIC (Marinelli and Elena-Perez, 2017).…”

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“…These findings have led researchers to construct complex theories that seek to explain the triple helix model of government-industry-university collaboration and these ecosystems' importance to successful innovation and economic growth (Geels, 2002). Policymakers have started to develop policies and programmes based on this research, such as Europe's smart specialisation strategies and Canada's Innovation Superclusters Initiative (Aksoy et al, 2022). However, the literature on this topic suggests that these new policies still lack a solid foundation in empirical research, with strategies sometimes formulated based on purely anecdotal evidence (Balland et al, 2019).…”

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University and Industry Collaboration in the Era of Smart Specialisation: Empirical Research on Sustainable Knowledge Transfer

Mascarenhas

Galvão

Mendes

et al. 2022

ECKM

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The coronavirus disease-19 pandemic has forced universities worldwide to develop stronger crisis responses in order to support the surrounding communities more effectively. These solutions are based on collaborations between higher education institutions and industries that facilitate knowledge co-creation. Historically, universities have been knowledge-intensive institutions capable of producing additional findings through research. Currently, these organisations’ most important contributions to national economies are related to universities’ development of fresh knowledge and technical expertise. In parallel, all industries’ business environments have become extremely dynamic, which requires companies to focus on new solutions, rapid development and cost efficiency. To cope with these pressures, industries have been forced to search for new partners, so university-industry collaboration (UIC) has become a key resource for managers seeking to promote innovation and technological development. This study explored the relationship between research and innovation based on smart specialisation strategies and UIC, including the roles of university-industry (U-I) joint research and academics’ motivations for interacting with industries. Based on data collected from 841 Portuguese and Spanish researchers, the results reveal that smart specialisation policies’ effects on UIC are driven by U-I joint research development and university faculty members’ motivations for co-operating with industry professionals. The findings indicate that U-I research activities and universities’ incentives to collaborate with industries fully convert smart specialisation strategies’ effects into higher levels of U-I knowledge transfer.

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“…The centerpiece of this approach is its focus on “vertical as well as horizontal mechanisms of joint action” (Conteh & Harding, 2021:11). It is premised on increasing the efficiency of knowledge transfer by facilitating collaboration and better connecting ecosystem players across functional boundaries (Edler, 2019; Knubley, 2021; Aksoy et al, 2022). The GIC works by focusing on Canada's five super clusters representing digital technologies, plant proteins, advanced manufacturing industries, enhancing the use of artificial intelligence in supply chains, and oceans (Government of Canada, 2022).…”

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Comparing innovation strategies: Canada's Ocean Supercluster and Europe's Smart Specialisation initiatives

Fil Kristensen,

Shearmur,

Doloreux

2023

Can Public Adm

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The Global Innovation Clusters’ Initiative (GIC) is an innovation program launched in Canada. This article aims to describe the policy, in particular its key similarities and differences with the Europe's Smart Specialisation (S3) policy initiative, and critically explore the logic behind its inception. The article reveals that although policy implementation practices are bespoke and context‐specific, the need to increase coordination between different levels and sectors of policy making is acknowledged to be important for achieving both innovation and local economic development objectives.

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University-Industry partnerships in the smart specialisation era.

Cited by 14 publications

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Research as A Veritable Tool for Enhancing Students' Job Creation in the 21st Century University Education

Research as A Veritable Tool for Enhancing Students' Job Creation in the 21st Century University Education

University and Industry Collaboration in the Era of Smart Specialisation: Empirical Research on Sustainable Knowledge Transfer

Comparing innovation strategies: Canada's Ocean Supercluster and Europe's Smart Specialisation initiatives

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