Research Networks as Infrastructure for Knowledge Diffusion in European Regions - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Access content directly
Journal Articles Economics of Innovation and New Technology Year : 2008

Research Networks as Infrastructure for Knowledge Diffusion in European Regions

Lorenzo Cassi
  • Function : Author
  • PersonId : 857398
Nicoletta Corrocher
  • Function : Author
Franco Malerba
  • Function : Author
Nicholas Vonortas
  • Function : Author

Abstract

This paper concentrates on the role of research network infrastructure in fostering the dissemination of innovationrelated knowledge. It examines the structure of collaborative networks and of knowledge transfer between research, innovation and deployment activities in the field of information and communication technology for the European Union as a whole and for several European regions. Research networks complement diffusion networks by providing additional links and by increasing the number of the organisations involved in sharing and exchanging knowledge.Two types of actors are key players in these networks: hubs and gatekeepers. Hubs maintain the bulk of ties in the networks also helping the smaller and more isolated members remain connected. Gatekeepers bridge research and diffusion networks. Such organisations naturally offer greater policy leverage in establishing a European knowledge infrastructure. Moreover, strengthened inter-network connectivity among research and diffusion activities (deployment) would raise the effectiveness of European research in terms of accelerating innovation.
Not file

Dates and versions

hal-00354456 , version 1 (19-01-2009)

Identifiers

Cite

Lorenzo Cassi, Nicoletta Corrocher, Franco Malerba, Nicholas Vonortas. Research Networks as Infrastructure for Knowledge Diffusion in European Regions. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 2008, 17 (7-8), pp.663-676. ⟨10.1080/10438590701785603⟩. ⟨hal-00354456⟩
65 View
0 Download

Altmetric

Share

Gmail Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More