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Measuring the impacts of university-industry R&D collaborations: a systematic literature review

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  • Maria Cohen

    (University of Coimbra, CeBER)

  • Gabriela Fernandes

    (University of Coimbra)

  • Pedro Godinho

    (University of Coimbra, CeBER)

Abstract

Measuring the impacts of collaborative projects between industry and academia raises significant challenges. It involves stakeholders with different outlooks and impact expectations. Moreover, the multidimensional nature of the impacts themselves means they are tangible and intangible, short- and long-term, direct and indirect, positive and negative, making their measurement process very complex. To gain a deeper understanding of how university-industry R&D collaborations (UICs) impact society, this study conducts a systematic review, using thematic analysis of 92 selected articles published between 2000 and 2022. The paper identifies and categorizes the impacts resulting from UICs, examines the challenges associated with measuring these impacts, and explores the strategies that can be employed to overcome such challenges. Finally, the paper integrates all such findings into a comprehensive framework. This study contributes to the theoretical advancement of impact measurement within the field of UICs, providing a foundation for the development of methodologies aimed at assessing impacts. Furthermore, it highlights important avenues for future research.

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  • Maria Cohen & Gabriela Fernandes & Pedro Godinho, 2025. "Measuring the impacts of university-industry R&D collaborations: a systematic literature review," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 50(1), pages 345-374, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jtecht:v:50:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s10961-024-10114-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s10961-024-10114-5
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