The European research landscape under the Horizon 2020 Lenses: the interaction between science centers, public institutions, and industry

This research analyses the European landscape of innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To achieve this objective, data collected from the Horizon 2020 strategy is extracted, which includes 1055 research projects that focus on innovation in SMEs. A complex network analysis is carri...

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Published in:The Journal of technology transfer 2021-06, Vol.46 (3), p.828-853
Main Authors: Ferrer-Serrano, Marta, Latorre-Martínez, M. Pilar, Fuentelsaz, Lucio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business and Management
Commercial Law
Economic Growth
Industrial Organization
Innovation/Technology Management
Innovations
Knowledge management
Management
Network analysis
Research projects
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Small business
Triple helix models
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Summary:This research analyses the European landscape of innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To achieve this objective, data collected from the Horizon 2020 strategy is extracted, which includes 1055 research projects that focus on innovation in SMEs. A complex network analysis is carried out at three levels: (1) at aggregated level by participating European countries, (2) at aggregated level according to the actors of the Triple Helix model, and (3) at disaggregated level according to the individual entities participating in the program. The results allow us to understand the European environment that drives innovation in SMEs. First, this study provides a descriptive overview of the relationships between European countries that favor innovation, and it also describes the positioning of each of them in the joint network. Second, this analysis is able to identify the most relevant agents in the network, the Big Science Centers, and their relationships with industry and public institutions. This study can be used as an analytical tool to improve knowledge transfer in complex ecosystems.
ISSN:0892-9912
0892-9912
1573-7047
DOI:10.1007/s10961-020-09816-3