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

Autor(es)

Schaeffer, Paola Rucker ^[1] ; Guerrero, Maribel ^{[2, 3]} ; Fischer, Bruno Brandao ^{[4, 5]}

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[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

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH; v. 134, p. 184-197, SEP 2021.
• Citações Web of Science: 1

Resumo

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)

• Processo FAPESP: 16/17801-4 - Geografia econômica de ecossistemas de empreendedorismo no estado de são paulo
• Beneficiário: Bruno Brandão Fischer
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular