The Role of University Spinout Companies in an Emerging Technology: the Case of Nanotechnology
Abstract
This study examines the role of university spin-out (USO) companies in the emergence of a new technology, in our case nanotechnology. Three unique data-sets based on patents, co-publications, and firm data pertaining to the unfolding field of nanotechnology in the UK were developed. Subsequent analysis suggests that USOs play an important though not a dominant role. Furthermore, the results indicate that USOs in certain subfields of...
Paper Details
Title
The Role of University Spinout Companies in an Emerging Technology: the Case of Nanotechnology
Published Date
Jul 1, 2006
Volume
31
Issue
4
Pages
443 - 450
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