In this paper, the chances of Saxony s capital city Dresden to become Eastern Germany s first high-tech-region is discussed. A presentation of the theoretical background of innovative milieux is followed by an overview of the region s universities, R&D institutes and other facilities relevant...

In this paper, the chances of Saxony's capital city Dresden to become Eastern Germany's first high-tech-region is discussed. A presentation of the theoretical background of innovative milieux is followed by an overview of the region's universities, R&D institutes and other facilities relevant...

The cooperation between established SMEs and innovative start-ups offers considerable opportunities for the respective companies and the German economy. New business models can be adopted, and innovative products can be jointly developed. In particular, the digitalisation of the 'German...

New business models are at the heart of the global competitive challenge. In several areas of manufacturing and closely related services industries, new market participants, business models and technologies lead to faster change in market conditions and the competitive environment. These...