Research Universities, Technology Transfer, and Job Creation: What Infrastructure, For What Training?

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  • Author(s): Brodhag, Christian
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Studies in Higher Education. 2013 38(3):388-404.
  • Publication Date:
    2013
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      17
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Sustainable Development; Innovation; Research Universities; Economic Development; Technology Transfer; Job Training; Skill Development
    • Subject Terms:
      Africa
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/03075079.2013.777149
    • ISSN:
      0307-5079
    • Abstract:
      Technology transfer and innovation are considered major drivers of sustainable development; they place knowledge and its dissemination in society at the heart of the development process. This article considers the role of research universities, and how they can interact with key actors and institutions involved in "innovation ecosystems". Considering various approaches of innovation and institutional analysis design (IAD), it proposes an institutional model of innovation where different authorities produce rules and knowledge that can be mobilized and/or changed in their respective action arenas. On this conceptual basis, one initiative is described: integrated poles of excellence (IPEs) for renewable energy in West Africa, which were conceptualized as a resource and knowledge centre connected to project implementation. (Contains 3 figures, 1 table, and 1 note.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      53
    • Publication Date:
      2014
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1012577