Identification and analysis of technology and knowledge transfer experiences for the agro-food sector in Mexico

The purpose of this article is to contribute to the understanding of the effects generated by the technology and knowledge transfer processes in the agro-food sector, within the context of Mexico, a developing country where the economic sector is one of the most lagging in terms of technological dev...

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Published in:Journal of open innovation 2020-09, Vol.6 (3), p.1-16, Article 59
Main Authors: Isiordia-Lachica, Paula C, Valenzuela, Alejandro, Rodríguez-Carvajal, Ricardo A, Hernández-Ruiz, Jesús, Romero-Hidalgo, Jorge Alberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural industry
Agriculture
agro-food
Analysis
Bibliometrics
Context
Developing countries
Economic development
Economic growth
experiences analysis
Farms
Food
Higher education
Industry and education
Information sources
Innovations
Knowledge
Knowledge management
knowledge transfer
Laboratories
LDCs
Poverty
Productivity
Public policy
R&D
Research & development
Research centers
Rural areas
Scientific papers
Technological change
Technology assessment
Technology transfer
university-industry collaborations
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to contribute to the understanding of the effects generated by the technology and knowledge transfer processes in the agro-food sector, within the context of Mexico, a developing country where the economic sector is one of the most lagging in terms of technological development. To achieve this objective, academic-industry relations, key elements, results, and benefits will be examined in 87 identified cases. The analysis begins by describing the context of agriculture and the food industry in Mexico. Then, 14 cases are presented. Results show that companies implement new processes and methods or launch new products to the market, but also implement a new culture of innovation, by establishing laboratories and undertaking research areas of the firm, creating R&D programs which formalize and continue with the academy-industry alliances. The elements that were not found with the expected frequency, according to international scientific publications, was the participation of an available intellectual property.
ISSN:2199-8531
2199-8531
DOI:10.3390/joitmc6030059