University-level mechanisms supporting the creation of new companies: an analysis of Italian academic spin-offs |
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| Authors: | Anna Nosella Rosa Grimaldi |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Industrial Engineering , DTG, University of Padova , Str. la San Nicola 3, 36100, Vicenza, Italy anna.nosella@unipd.it;3. Department of Management , Rosa Grimaldi, CIEG, University of Bologna , Via Saragozza 8, 40123, Bologna, Italy |
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| Abstract: | In this paper we address the role of university policies in the creation of academic spin-offs. We focus on university technology transfer units (UTTUs) in Italy and on the mechanisms they have implemented to support academic entrepreneurship. We gathered data relating to their strategies for technology transfer and to the mechanisms they had implemented to support new venture creation. Results show that the number of people dedicated to technology transfer activities, strong relationships that UTTUs have with external organisations involved in technology transfer activities, and finally support services provided by universities and UTTUs have a significant influence in fostering the generation of new ventures. |
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| Keywords: | entrepreneurship industry–academic relations science and technology and innovation policy studies spin-off companies |
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