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| Author: | Oakey, R. |
| Title: | Clustering and the R&D management of high-tehcnology small firms: in theory and practice |
| Journal: | R & D Management
2007 : JUN, VOL. 37:3 p. 237-248 |
| Index terms: | r&d management high technology small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In this article the author examines in theory and practice the level of R&D collaboration through local networking and technology transfer with high-technology small firms (HTSFs.) The author examines why HTSFs are formed and how they perform R&D in order to cope with the competitive environment. The value of external collaborative R&D and internal R&D management are explored in such settings as; concentrated incubators, clusters, or science parks. The findings suggest that while R&D collaboration with external actors and HTSFs does happen, it is most common that HTSF firms internalise their R&D as it is seen as highly confidential and valuable process. |
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