Leveraging interorganizational networks to foster university-industry interactions.
Saved in:
| Title: | Leveraging interorganizational networks to foster university-industry interactions. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Tolin, Giovanni (AUTHOR), Piccaluga, Andrea (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Studies in Higher Education. Apr2026, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p751-771. 21p. |
| Subjects: | Interorganizational networks, Technology transfer, Technological innovations, Università di Padova, Academic-industrial collaboration, Communication network analysis, Longitudinal method |
| Abstract: | University-industry interactions are often criticized for being sporadic and unsystematic, which limits their overall potential for impactful innovation. This paper studies how universities can promote more structured and continuous interactions through formalized interorganizational networks with industry. Based on a six-year longitudinal study of a network created by a large university (i.e. the UniSMART Community at the University of Padova, Italy), we analyze micro processes that can be leveraged by universities to foster technology transfer initiatives over time. Our work reveals key insights into how such a network works, how external and internal actors engage with it, and how to foster technology transfer interactions in such a setting. We contribute to the technology transfer literature by identifying how universities can systematically lead these interactions, detailing their evolution over time, and incorporating the perspectives of both academic and industrial stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Studies in Higher Education is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | University-industry interactions are often criticized for being sporadic and unsystematic, which limits their overall potential for impactful innovation. This paper studies how universities can promote more structured and continuous interactions through formalized interorganizational networks with industry. Based on a six-year longitudinal study of a network created by a large university (i.e. the UniSMART Community at the University of Padova, Italy), we analyze micro processes that can be leveraged by universities to foster technology transfer initiatives over time. Our work reveals key insights into how such a network works, how external and internal actors engage with it, and how to foster technology transfer interactions in such a setting. We contribute to the technology transfer literature by identifying how universities can systematically lead these interactions, detailing their evolution over time, and incorporating the perspectives of both academic and industrial stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 03075079 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03075079.2025.2490137 |
