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Title: | Growth of biotech clusters over several decades through pioneering, variety and entrepreneurial science |
Author: | Van Looy, Bart Grabowska, Marcelina Vlaisavljevic, Vesna Lecocq, Catherine Debackere, Koenraad |
Keywords: | Biotecnologia Sistemes productius locals Emprenedoria Biotechnology Industrial clusters Entrepreneurship |
Issue Date: | 17-Jan-2024 |
Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
Abstract: | Over a timespan of a few decades, biotechnology evolved from an area of fundamental scientific enquiry into a variety of different application areas (ranging from pharmaceuticals/health care to agriculture, food and materials) with an ever increasing economical footprint. By using patent and publication-based indicators, we aim to address several relevant aspects of the technological performance of regions in the field of biotechnology. We examine the role of anchor tenants: is the presence of those still essential to flourish as a biotech region? Furthermore, we zoom in on the different mechanisms through which science (its multifaceted role) contributes to local technology development. Our study provides in-depth longitudinal analysis that adopts the long-term perspective of biotech globally in order to describe the enablers of regional growth. Our research confirms: the importance of first mover advantage as being a top region in the early phase of the industry sustains the progress; science quantity and quality matters; entrepreneurial orientation of universities does make a difference. Adopting the long view pays off as regions benefit from the presence of multiple firms, rather than relying on the anchor tenant as an engine for growth. The S&T collaborations beyond the boundaries of region account for potential contributions. |
Note: | Versió postprint del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-023-02062-6 |
It is part of: | Nature Biotechnology, 2024, vol. 42, p. 20-25 |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2445/213515 |
Related resource: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-023-02062-6 |
ISSN: | 1087-0156 |
Appears in Collections: | Articles publicats en revistes (Empresa) |
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