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Diamanto Politis. Photo.

Diamanto Politis

Professor, Centre Director Sten K Johnson Centre for entrepreneurship

Diamanto Politis. Photo.

University professors and early stage research commercialisation: an empirical test of the knowledge corridor theory

Author

  • Jonas Gabrielsson
  • Diamanto Politis
  • Joakim Tell

Summary, in English

In this study, we test the knowledge corridor theory as an explanation of university professors' involvement in the early stages of research commercialisation. A statistical analysis was made of a sample of full professors from the engineering, natural sciences and medical faculties at a large public university in Sweden. The analysis shows that not only entrepreneurial experience but also private sector work experience significantly influence the ability to identify and develop business ideas based on research. Moreover, the analysis shows that research-based business idea generation increases faster for professors with private sector work experience who as well have more time for research in their positions.

Department/s

  • CIRCLE

Publishing year

2012

Language

English

Pages

213-233

Publication/Series

International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation

Volume

11

Issue

3/4

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Inderscience Publishers

Topic

  • Other Social Sciences

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1470-6075