Industry Clusters as a Location for Technology Transfer and Innovation

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Hendry ◽  
J. Brown ◽  
H-D. Ganter ◽  
S. Hilland
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
General Model ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Industry Clusters ◽  
German State

The paper draws on a series of case studies of innovation in optoelectronics firms in Wales and the German state of Thuringia, in order to highlight the role of industry clusters in technology transfer and innovation. It begins by analysing relevant features of the industry at the national and regional levels, with the influence of policy on the development of the sector. It then uses data from fourteen cases to show how the focus of innovation and the needs of firms differ in the two regions. From this, a general model is constructed, to show how a localized cluster can contribute to innovation in the younger firm, while the more ‘mature innovator’ looks further afield. However, at a still later stage, the mature innovator may also benefit from the transfer of knowledge in a cluster, as it helps solve the problem of absorbing ‘tacit knowledge’ from ‘distributed R&D’.

scholarly journals Knowledge and technology transfer networking platforms in modern research universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iryna Novikova ◽  
Alla Stepanova ◽  
Oksana Zhylinska ◽  
Oleksandr Bediukh
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Research Universities ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Network Marketing ◽  
Effective Mechanism ◽  
Technological Transfer ◽  
Scientific Ideas

Innovative development of Ukraine is possible due to the introduction of an effective mechanism for the promotion of commercially attractive scientific ideas and developments, which are produced at universities, into the domestic and international markets. It is extremely difficult for research universities to negotiate the transfer of their developments due to the lack of an extensive technology transfer infrastructure where an information system would be in place to exchange technological requests and proposals. The authors demonstrate a modern toolkit for the transfer of knowledge and technology, which is actively used by the international academic community and contributes to the consideration of modern specifics in the organization of innovative marketing in research universities. In the article, the authors analyze the role of social and communication tools, namely media and online social platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube, or other communication search platforms, including Enterprise Europe Network in the technological transfer of world research universities and Ukrainian university practice. The dominance of positive features in the use of media tools for technology transfer proves its viability for the Ukrainian market. Using the tools of media sector it was proposed to develop a modern strategy for commercializing the results of innovative activities of research universities. The article offers considering the process of bringing to commercially attractive results of experimental research at universities based on the methodology of network marketing and education.

The role of the project “Development of an interregional technology transfer network” in the innovative development of regions

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
L. O. Firsova ◽  
N. Y. Shved ◽  
V. H. Bessarab
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Real Sector ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Project Development ◽  
The Real ◽  
Regional Centers

The growth of the Ukrainian economy largely depends on the effective use of the intellectual, scientific and technological potential of the country, the rapid pace of commercialization of high-tech scientific developments and its implementation in key areas of the national economy. In the period 2018–2020, the State Scientific Organization “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information” (hereinafter — UkrISTEI) implements the project “Development of the Interregional Technology Transfer Network” (hereinafter — Project), within the framework of which the Interregional Office for the Transfer of Knowledge and Technologies on the basis of UkrISTEI was created; two pilot regional centers for the transfer of knowledge and technology in Odesa and Kharkiv were created. This Project is aimed at the widespread introduction of modern technologies in the real sector of the economy — as one of the tasks on the agenda of not only Ukraine, but also the European Union. The article assesses the potential of pilot regions through research that unites enterprises, scientific institutions, organizations, universities and other legal entities, regardless of the form of ownership, which create or use technologies or objects of intellectual property rights or relate to innovation infrastructure. The activities within the framework of the project “Development of an interregional technology transfer network” (hereinafter referred to as the Project) to increase the competitiveness of regions and increase their innovative development were presented, the role of the Project in the innovative development of regions was highlighted. The article defines the role of the Interregional Office and regional centers as centers of technology transfer and innovation: also a number of measures to activate the startup movement in Kharkiv and Odesa were taken. The work within the framework of the project “Development of an interregional technology transfer network” allowed to improve the results of domestic scientific and technical developments introduction in the real sector of the economy and to give impetus to its dynamic growth, to raise the employees’ awareness level in offices, departments, etc. for the technologies transfer, developers, startups, etc.

The Importance of Collaboration in Knowledge Management in Public Services

2011 ◽  
pp. 47-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
António Moreira ◽  
Ricardo Augusto Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
National Programs ◽  
Knowledge Absorption ◽  
Depth Interviews

The methodology was based on qualitative data gathered from three case studies and collected from semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted in the three municipalities. These, in turn, were selected from the participants in the Simplex program. This chapter highlights the role of national programs in the transfer of knowledge to the local municipalities as well as its importance in the development of their knowledge absorption capabilities.

scholarly journals What Happens with the New Guy? Tackling the Problem of Tacit Knowledge through Social Networks

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Alexandra Galli-Debicella
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Social Network Theory ◽  
Core Knowledge ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Tacit Knowledge Transfer

Tacit knowledge is the key to business continuity and retaining core knowledge during organizational change. Corporations have recognized its importance and implemented knowledge management strategies to ensure valuable knowledge is preserved. While much of the academic research has looked into the nature of tacit knowledge, the role of social networks in maintaining tacit knowledge has been largely unexplored. The following paper seeks to link existing tacit knowledge theory with social network theory through theoretical analysis and literature review. First, social networks are more important when tacit knowledge cannot be codified and when the nature of that knowledge is process-based. Second, while the strength of relationships tends to increase the effectiveness of tacit knowledge transfer, weaker relationships tend to dominate the actual transfer of knowledge. Third, asymmetry in relationships tends to decrease effectiveness of tacit knowledge transfer. The purpose of the paper is to explore when social networks matter more for tacit knowledge communications and what types of social networks are most effective at transmitting tacit knowledge.

scholarly journals Understanding the Role of Tacit Knowledge in Call-Center Organizations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Okegbe
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Job Roles ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Job Role

This article aims to understand the role of tacit knowledge in call center organizations with the objective of understanding how call center representatives use tacit knowledge in their job roles and functions. Extant literature has focused on explicit knowledge but the research on tacit knowledge is still underdeveloped. The complexities and difficulties of the call center job role and the usage and transfer of knowledge is reviewed. Also, it takes into considerations past literature on tacit knowledge, how these respondents employ tacit knowledge in efficiently handling customers, responding to their queries, and engaging this form of knowledge in problem solving. The article concludes with discussion and implications for call center organizations and responders.

scholarly journals Industry clusters: an antidote for knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation?

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Connell ◽  
Anton Kriz ◽  
Michael Thorpe
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Industry Clusters ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Innovation ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Relational Framework

Purpose – This paper seeks to focus on industry clusters and a rationale for why they may be considered an antidote for stimulating knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation. Design/methodology/approach – Community based participatory research was undertaken using case studies and interviews within four industry clusters based in two countries – Australia and Dubai. Findings were ranked according to a knowledge sharing relational framework. Findings – Industry clusters can play a key role in growing both established and new areas of economic development. Member firm collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation can result in positive outcomes if the cluster is managed and facilitated appropriately and knowledge sharing is nurtured. Research limitations/implications – The paper examines top-down, hybrid and bottom-up clustering from a variety of sectors as a way of understanding knowledge sharing and innovation exchange. However, given this research comprised case studies, it is recommended that broader, more internationally generalizable research is conducted that includes cluster firms within a range of sectors. Practical implications – The stimulation of opportunities for collaboration and innovation are mandatory for firms and regions to move forward. Irrespective of the uncertainty of the outcome, cluster managers/facilitators need to ensure that they provide regular opportunities for cluster firms facilitators/managers and representatives to network and generate new ideas. Originality/value – The role of cluster managers/facilitators in supporting knowledge sharing processes has been largely overlooked to date. Agglomeration needs both visible and invisible hands to stimulate knowledge sharing and exchange.

Track 2.a Introduction

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sucharita BENIWAL ◽  
Sahil MATHUR ◽  
Lesley-Ann NOEL ◽  
Cilla PEMBERTON ◽  
Suchitra BALASUBRAHMANYAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Ways Of Knowing ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Knowledge Systems ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Native Communities ◽  
Cultural Systems ◽  
Local Practices

The aim of this track was to question the divide between the nature of knowledge understood as experiential in indigenous contexts and science as an objective transferable knowledge. However, these can co-exist and inform design practices within transforming social contexts. The track aimed to challenge the hegemony of dominant knowledge systems, and demonstrate co-existence. The track also hoped to make a case for other systems of knowledges and ways of knowing through examples from native communities. The track was particularly interested in, first, how innovators use indigenous and cultural systems and frameworks to manage or promote innovation and second, the role of local knowledge and culture in transforming innovation as well as the form of local practices inspired innovation. The contributions also aspired to challenge through examples, case studies, theoretical frameworks and methodologies the hegemony of dominant knowledge systems, the divides of ‘academic’ vs ‘non-academic’ and ‘traditional’ vs ‘non-traditional’.

The Role of Music and Allied Arts in Public Writings on Cultural Diversity: “People of Sri Lanka”

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Gisa Jähnichen
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Culturally Different ◽  
The World ◽  
Official Languages ◽  
The Way

The Sri Lankan Ministry of National Coexistence, Dialogue, and Official Languages published the work “People of Sri Lanka” in 2017. In this comprehensive publication, 21 invited Sri Lankan scholars introduced 19 different people’s groups to public readers in English, mainly targeted at a growing number of foreign visitors in need of understanding the cultural diversity Sri Lanka has to offer. This paper will observe the presentation of these different groups of people, the role music and allied arts play in this context. Considering the non-scholarly design of the publication, a discussion of the role of music and allied arts has to be supplemented through additional analyses based on sources mentioned by the 21 participating scholars and their fragmented application of available knowledge. In result, this paper might help improve the way facts about groups of people, the way of grouping people, and the way of presenting these groupings are displayed to the world beyond South Asia. This fieldwork and literature guided investigation should also lead to suggestions for ethical principles in teaching and presenting of culturally different music practices within Sri Lanka, thus adding an example for other case studies.

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