This paper extends the existing literature on strategic R&D alliances by presenting a model of innovation networks with … intensity of cooperation and innovation. Within different knowledge regimes, we examine the structure of networks that emerge …

important conditions for R&D cooperation and innovation. I begin by providing a "beyond-R&D" definition of absorptive capacity … cooperative R&D on incremental product, process and radical innovation. Employing the IAB Establishment Panel Survey on about 1200 … German innovation-based establishments during 2007-2011, findings demonstrate that adoption of employment practices …

knowledge of new inventors effect the performance of regional innovation systems (RIS). The results suggest that the knowledge …

the most controversial themes in the research of innovation systems, regional networks and new economic geography. While … contexts when knowledge is novel and the innovation endeavor is more radical while this effect is less pronounced for projects …

This paper investigates the possible presence of three problems in regional innovation systems (RIS): intermediation … cooperate. However, it is a main determinant of failed cooperation projects. -- Regional innovation systems ; reciprocity …

The discussion on regional innovation systems emphasizes the duality of local and global links. While the former enable … diverse to their knowledge base. Our empirical analysis of 18 German regional innovation networks highlights the importance of … role of gatekeepers of knowledgeʺ. -- Regional systems of innovation ; innovation networks ; knowledge broker ; gatekeeper …

high growth firms, which are key in innovation and entrepreneurship policies. -- New Firms ; Innovation ; R&D ; firm growth …

topic in the literature. Although controversial, such an argument has informed recent innovation policy across Germany …-based innovation policies are receiving, it is worth answering two main ques-tions. First, are firms with a relatively high level of … social capital likely to be more in-novative? Second, do companies pursuing innovation in partnership innovate more? This …