University-industry cooperation is associated with the transfer of knowledge and technology. This collaboration is an extremely important field of study for the world's economies, helping companies to become more competitive. The present research aims to explore and analyze the literature...

Abstract: We discuss public procurement instruments for acquiring innovation, focusing on the European Pre-commercial Procurement, Procurement of Innovative Solutions and Innovation Partnerships. We analyse in particular how firms' innovation incentives are affected by: (i) economies of scope...

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) invites you to discover how it places science at the heart of European policymaking. For about 60 years now, the JRC has been acting as a science provider and knowledge broker. It contributes to ensuring that policymakers have the best available evidence when...

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) invites you to discover how it places science at the heart of European policymaking. For about 60 years now, the JRC has been acting as a science provider and knowledge broker. It contributes to ensuring that policymakers have the best available evidence when...

Report on the activities, accomplishments and resources related to the JRC's work carried out in 2017. An overview is given of the scientific achievements and activities as well as of corporate initiatives.

Report on the activities, accomplishments and resources related to the JRC's work carried out in 2017. An overview is given of the scientific achievements and activities as well as of corporate initiatives.

The renewed EU agenda for higher education (European Commission, 2017) has emphasized that higher education institutions are not contributing as much as they should to innovation in their regions and countries. The engagement of universities in S3 has shown to be particularly important in...