University industry interactions at three different stages : micro evidence from Mexico (conference theme: University-Industry Technology Exchange Over Coming Blockages in Triple Helix interactions in Developing Countries)
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2009
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University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, CA
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The study is based on surveys carried out in Mexico that focus on linkages between industrial firms and research organizations (RO); 387 firms and 289 academic researchers responded to questionnaires. The paper analyzes RO-industry interactions during three different stages of the linking process: main determinants for interaction, knowledge flows during the interaction, and main benefits derived from interaction. Results suggest that interactions are sector-specific during the first and second stage of the linking process. The study sample shows industrial sectors that interact more with RO are food and beverage; chemical; and medical instruments sectors.
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UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY LINKAGES, PARTNERSHIP, INDUSTRY, RESEARCH CENTRES, UNIVERSITIES, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION SYSTEMS, MEXICO, LATIN AMERICA, NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA