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Characterization Of The Relationship Between Firms And Universities And Innovation Performance: The Case Of Colombian Firms, Fredy Gomez, Tugrul U. Daim, Jorge Robledo
Characterization Of The Relationship Between Firms And Universities And Innovation Performance: The Case Of Colombian Firms, Fredy Gomez, Tugrul U. Daim, Jorge Robledo
Engineering and Technology Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
Within the National Innovation System, universities play a key role as the main source of knowledge that supports national productivity and as a system that seeks to improve the competitiveness of firms competitiveness and to find answers concerning market needs in today’s fast-changing and globalized economy. Innovation, as a source of competitiveness, is normally supported by a firm’s technological capabilities: internal R&D, external collaborative agreements, and relationships with universities. This study uses a cluster analysis to identify three clusters that represent respectively those firms that interact closely with universities for technology development (which include R&D projects) and technological learning activities, …