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Determinants of University Cooperation Networks as a Mechanism for Regional Development: The Case of Beira Interior (Portugal)

In: Cooperative and Networking Strategies in Small Business

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  • Mário Franco

    (University of Beira Interior)

  • Heiko Haase

    (University of Applied Sciences Jena)

  • Adelaide Reis

    (University of Beira Interior)

Abstract

The present chapter aims to understand the influence of university cooperation networks on their regional economy. It focuses on the following research question: What are the determinants of university cooperation networks? To attain this objective, we pursued two exploratory case studies in Portugal focusing on firms cooperating with the University of Beira Interior. For data gathering, interviews with key informants and documentary analysis were used. It was found that an entrepreneurial university has a crucial role in attracting firms to its region. Moreover, strong regional partnerships with globally acting firms may represent a solution to slow down the migratory flow of young graduates. In the formation of university cooperation networks, scientific and technological know-how and well-equipped premises are the most attractive factors for firms to engage in cooperation. Again, offering paid work placements for graduates is an important incentive for universities to enter in a network.

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  • Mário Franco & Heiko Haase & Adelaide Reis, 2017. "Determinants of University Cooperation Networks as a Mechanism for Regional Development: The Case of Beira Interior (Portugal)," Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management, in: Marta Peris-Ortiz & João J. Ferreira (ed.), Cooperative and Networking Strategies in Small Business, chapter 0, pages 31-47, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:innchp:978-3-319-44509-0_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44509-0_3
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    1. Pisarska Aleksandra, 2019. "Cooperative relations between public higher education institutions: the contextual nature of the process of their creation," Management, Sciendo, vol. 23(2), pages 205-222, December.

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