Okamuro, Hiroyuki; Kato, Masatoshi; Honjo, Yuji - Center for Economic Institutions, Institute of Economic … - 2009
This paper explores the determinants of R&D cooperation in Japanese hightech start-ups. Using a sample from an original survey conducted in 2008, we examine the effects of founder-, firm-, and industry-specific characteristics on R&D cooperation by the type of partners. Our findings indicate...