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Transfer of academic research: uncovering the grey zone

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  • Annika Rickne
  • Lars Bengtsson

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  • Anna Nilsson & Annika Rickne & Lars Bengtsson, 2010. "Transfer of academic research: uncovering the grey zone," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 35(6), pages 617-636, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jtecht:v:35:y:2010:i:6:p:617-636
    DOI: 10.1007/s10961-009-9124-4
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    Technology transfer; Commercialization; Academia; Industry; Stem cell research; L00; L26; L38;
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    JEL classification:

    • L00 - Industrial Organization - - General - - - General
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • L38 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Public Policy

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