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Mutualism in ecosystems of innovation and entrepreneurship: A bidirectional perspective on universities' linkages

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Author(s):
Schaeffer, Paola Rucker [1] ; Guerrero, Maribel [2, 3] ; Fischer, Bruno Brandao [4, 5]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Sci & Technol Policy, Rua Carlos Gomes 250, BR-13083855 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Desarrollo, Fac Econ & Negocios, Ave Plaza 680, Santiago 7550000 - Chile
[3] Newcastle Business Sch, Northumbria Ctr Innovat Reg Transformat & Entrepr, Business & Law Fac, Sutherland Bldg, 2 Ellison Pl, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, Tyne & Wear - England
[4] Univ Estadual Campinas, Sch Appl Sci, Rua Pedro Zaccaria 1300, BR-13484350 Limeira, SP - Brazil
[5] Natl Res Univ Higher Sch Econ, Myasnitskaya Ulitsa 20, Moscow 101000 - Russia
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH; v. 134, p. 184-197, SEP 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

The accumulation of knowledge that explains universities' contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship's regional eco-systems has mainly adopted a perspective based on technology transfer processes from academia to markets. Alternatively, in this study, we assume the notion of mutualism, based on the biomimetic rationale of eco-system studies that involve bidirectional flows of resources and capabilities to generate interactions and value co-creation among agents. This study theorizes about the interrelation between universities and eco-system actors in two directions: (a) universities fostering and improving eco-systems through their core activities; and (b) eco-system actors shaping capabilities and access to resources for universities. Based on the analysis of five eco-systems in the state of Sa similar to o Paulo, Brazil, our results underscore the existence of mutualism in the relationships established between universities and eco-system agents. The findings also highlighted implications related to the coordination of policies and the need for strategic management practices in mutualistic interactions. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/17801-4 - THE ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS IN THE STATE OF SÃO PAULO
Grantee:Bruno Brandão Fischer
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants