Sieci społeczne i technologiczne: wpływ na proces powstawania innowacji w gospodarce[Social and Technological Networks and its Effects on Innovation Dynamics]

The following article analyzes phenomenon of industry-university collaboration in the global economy. The paper is embedded in the open innovation literature which is reviewed at the very beginning in order to facilitate an academic level discussion. Special emphasis is put on social and technological networks and its effects on business and economic dynamics. The nexus of 20 Engineering Doctorate centers in the Great Britain is thoroughly examined in the further part of the article. The major benefits for business and academia and the most typical areas of research are here presented. Managerial implications and author’s suggestions about possible enhancements of the British model are drawn in the final paragraphs. Special emphasis is put on the degree of model’s applicability outside the UK, especially in Poland.