There is a broad and growing literature on the changing role of universities in regional development. What is still missing, however, is a precise understanding of the "third function" of universities in regions. The aim of this paper is to contribute to a nuanced view of the role of...

The study examines the territorial dimension of RTDI as supported by Structural Funds and the Framework Programme. A comprehensive analysis of the drivers of innovation reveals bottlenecks and success factors in realizing a territorial approach of RTDI. 23 case studies illustrate approaches...