Business, Management and Accounting
2 years ago

Unlocking Innovation: How Absorptive Capacity Boosts Firm Success Through University Collaboration

International Journal of Technology Management
Industry-university collaboration and absorptive capacity: an empirical study in a Swedish context
Thomas Biedenbach, Agneta Marell, Vladimir Vanyushyn

Paper Summary

Absorptive capacity plays a crucial role in how well companies benefit from working with universities. Low absorptive capacity means little increase in innovation from university collaborations, but medium to high levels lead to significant benefits. This is especially true for companies in less technology-intensive industries.

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