Technology transfer in innovation networks: An empirical study of the Enterprise Europe Network. (31st October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferraro, Giovanna; Iovanella, Antonio
• Is Part Of: International journal of engineering business management. Volume 9(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10-31
• Subjects: Technology transfer -- innovation networks -- network science -- social network analysis; Engineering -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Periodicals; Engineering; Industrial management; Periodicals; 620.0068
• DOI: 10.1177/1847979017735748
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1847-9790

Abstract

This article offers a network perspective on the collaborative effects of technology transfer, providing a research methodology based on the network science paradigm. We argue that such an approach is able to map and describe the set of entities acting in the technology transfer environment and their mutual relationships. We outline how the connections' patterns shape the organization of the networks by showing the role of the members within the system. By means of a case study of a transnational initiative aiming to support the technology transfer within European countries, we analyse the application of the network science approach, giving evidence of its relative implications.