Embedding SMEs in national systems of innovation: Participant perceptions of Australia's CRC-P program

Governments throughout the world employ a variety of policy mechanisms to promote economy-enhancing innovation, although the embedding of SMEs in national systems of innovation has generally proved problematic. The Australian Cooperative Research Centres - Projects Program represents a recent attemp...

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Published in:Australian journal of public administration 2020-12, Vol.79 (4), p.592-600
Main Authors: Noble, David, Charles, Michael B., Keast, Robyn, Carlopio, James
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic-industrial collaboration
collaboration
Cooperation
Cooperative Research Centres Program (Australia)
CRC‐P
innovation
Innovations
Management
Manipulation
National System of Innovation
National systems
policy
Public officials
Research centers
Satisfaction
SME
Technological innovations
Transmission mechanism (Monetary policy)
Vigilance
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Summary:Governments throughout the world employ a variety of policy mechanisms to promote economy-enhancing innovation, although the embedding of SMEs in national systems of innovation has generally proved problematic. The Australian Cooperative Research Centres - Projects Program represents a recent attempt to do precisely this. Interviews with participants in the first two rounds of the Program report high levels of satisfaction, but also highlight potential for friction between SMEs and research providers, together with the opportunity for strategic manipulation. This study provides government officials and other stakeholders with preliminary recommendations regarding where the Program is succeeding, and where further vigilance may be required.
ISSN:0313-6647
1467-8500
DOI:10.1111/1467-8500.12443