Innovation intermediaries: a review, bibliometric analysis, and research agenda.
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| Authors: | Zhang, Cuihong1 (AUTHOR), Liu, Ning2 (AUTHOR) ninliu@cityu.edu.hk |
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| Source: | Journal of Technology Transfer. Jun2024, Vol. 49 Issue 3, p1113-1143. 31p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Technology transfer, Bibliometrics, Developing countries, Academia, Content analysis, University research |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | Innovation intermediaries (IIs) have gained more attention in both industry and academia since they are recognized as crucial actors that can facilitate the innovation process. This paper presents a systemic review of the academic research on IIs and suggests future research directions. We conducted a bibliometric analysis of 556 documents from the Web of Science with Bibliometrix. The results show that IIs have experienced a surge of publications over the past three decades, with the UK and the US leading in productivity and influence. Although research on IIs occurs globally, cross-national collaboration is lacking, especially between authors of developed and developing countries. Our keyword co-occurrence analysis identified three major research clusters represented by innovation performance, knowledge networks, and technology transfer, which are also reflected in different stages of thematic evolution. Furthermore, we conducted a content analysis of the most influential articles across multiple disciplines and different time slices to identify the key discipline interests and provide a comprehensive picture of research themes over the years. We conclude by suggesting four potential avenues for future research. Our work provides an essential overview for understanding this critical field and serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners interested in IIs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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