New Technology-Based Firms in the 1990s
1st Edition
Published on 10. June 1998
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-85396-387-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book is the fifth in a growing series emanating from the international High Technology Small Firms Conference, The fifth Conference was held to honour Roy Rothwell's major contribution to the development of theory in the field of high-technology small firm research.
The theme of this Conference was policy, a topic with broad international appeal. Valuable contributions are made by authors from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.
The theme of this Conference was policy, a topic with broad international appeal. Valuable contributions are made by authors from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.
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Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85396-387-2 (9781853963872)
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Content
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
A Tribute to Roy Rothwell - R Oakey and W During
PART TWO: ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY INTERACTION
The Creation and Support of Academic Spin-Out Companies - R Downes and G Eadie
Transforming rather than Transferring Scientific and Technological Knowledge - The Contribution of Academic `Spin Out' Companies - V Chiesa and A Piccaluga
The Italian Way
Bridging the Gap between University and Industry - D Jones-Evans et al
A Study of the Industrial Liason Function in Sweden and Ireland
University-Industry Relations - Some Organizational Issues - G Intxaurburu and J Olaskoaga
The Case of the Basque Country
Co-operation between Technology-Based Firms in Business and Science Parks - W During
An Exploratory Study into the Situation in The Netherlands
Incubation Policy and Resource Provision - S Reid and E Garnsey
Meeting the Needs of Young, Innovative Firms
PART THREE: FINANCE
Stimulating Investments by Business Angels in Technology-Based Ventures - C Mason and R Harrison
The Potential of an Independent Techology Appraisal Service
Modelling the Economic Viability of an Early-Stage, Technology Focused, Venture Capital Fund - G Murray and R Marriot
PART FOUR: ASPECTS OF THE INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT
Technology Sources for SMEs - R Lambert and J Barber
The Process of Small Firm Innovation in the UK Oil and Gas-Related Industry - D J Bower, C Shaw and W Keogh
A Study of the R&D/Marketing Interface Using SAPPHO Methodology - Q Wang and N Von Tunzelmann
Barriers to Imitation - Empirical Analysis of Young Innovative Enterprises in High Technology Industries - P F Lelaurain and P X Meschi
The French Perspective
Patents and Policy in the Innovation of Small and Medium Enterprises - S Macdonald and B Lefang
Building on Rothwell
PART FIVE: EXTERNAL AIDS TO INTERNAL HTSF INNOVATION
Technology Purchase and Technology Development in SMEs - J Lowe and P Taylor
Public Policy and Practical Problems
An Assessment of the `Investors in People' Standard for High Tech SMEs - E Luckwell and J Seaton
Entrepreneurship and the Location of High Technology Small Firms - S Cooper
Implications for Regional Development
Regional Support Infrastructures for Small and Medium Sized Firms - D Charles
An International Comparison of Regional Technology and Advisory Centres
The Building of a European Information Society and Its Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises' Growth - J Ryan and M Hepworth
A Tribute to Roy Rothwell - R Oakey and W During
PART TWO: ACADEMIC-INDUSTRY INTERACTION
The Creation and Support of Academic Spin-Out Companies - R Downes and G Eadie
Transforming rather than Transferring Scientific and Technological Knowledge - The Contribution of Academic `Spin Out' Companies - V Chiesa and A Piccaluga
The Italian Way
Bridging the Gap between University and Industry - D Jones-Evans et al
A Study of the Industrial Liason Function in Sweden and Ireland
University-Industry Relations - Some Organizational Issues - G Intxaurburu and J Olaskoaga
The Case of the Basque Country
Co-operation between Technology-Based Firms in Business and Science Parks - W During
An Exploratory Study into the Situation in The Netherlands
Incubation Policy and Resource Provision - S Reid and E Garnsey
Meeting the Needs of Young, Innovative Firms
PART THREE: FINANCE
Stimulating Investments by Business Angels in Technology-Based Ventures - C Mason and R Harrison
The Potential of an Independent Techology Appraisal Service
Modelling the Economic Viability of an Early-Stage, Technology Focused, Venture Capital Fund - G Murray and R Marriot
PART FOUR: ASPECTS OF THE INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT
Technology Sources for SMEs - R Lambert and J Barber
The Process of Small Firm Innovation in the UK Oil and Gas-Related Industry - D J Bower, C Shaw and W Keogh
A Study of the R&D/Marketing Interface Using SAPPHO Methodology - Q Wang and N Von Tunzelmann
Barriers to Imitation - Empirical Analysis of Young Innovative Enterprises in High Technology Industries - P F Lelaurain and P X Meschi
The French Perspective
Patents and Policy in the Innovation of Small and Medium Enterprises - S Macdonald and B Lefang
Building on Rothwell
PART FIVE: EXTERNAL AIDS TO INTERNAL HTSF INNOVATION
Technology Purchase and Technology Development in SMEs - J Lowe and P Taylor
Public Policy and Practical Problems
An Assessment of the `Investors in People' Standard for High Tech SMEs - E Luckwell and J Seaton
Entrepreneurship and the Location of High Technology Small Firms - S Cooper
Implications for Regional Development
Regional Support Infrastructures for Small and Medium Sized Firms - D Charles
An International Comparison of Regional Technology and Advisory Centres
The Building of a European Information Society and Its Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises' Growth - J Ryan and M Hepworth