Essays about: "university spin-offs"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words university spin-offs.
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1. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE
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2. Investments in Academic Renewable Electricity Generation Technology Spin-Offs : A Qualitative Study on High Capital Limitations for Underexplored Renewable Energy Sources
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknikAbstract : Due to an intensified climate change discourse, renewable energy technologies find higher attention within the energy system and increasingly compete with traditional energy conversion systems. Electricity is progressively being generated through renewable electricity generation technologies (REGT) which harness naturally existing energy fluxes (wind, tide, heat, sun) and convert it to electricity. READ MORE
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3. Fika and Start-ups: A Department’s Role in the Process of Technology Commercialization through Spin-Offs a Case Study of the Food Technology Department at LTH, Lund University
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Purpose: The academic aim is to test the Entrepreneurial Architecture framework by Nelles and Vorley (2010a) against a department in relation to the creation of spin-offs. This is something we believe has not been done before and can add to the literature about departments in this respect. READ MORE
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4. Managing Innovation: Motives and Success Factors Behind Corporate Spin-offs in Stockholm, Sweden : Featuring Case Studies of Local Spin-offs
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : Corporate spin-offs have been on the rise in recent years and this trend has captured the interest from corporations worldwide who are looking to manage change and innovation in a new and exciting way. This research includes primary data from case studies conducted through semi-structured interviews and secondary data from previous research around the subject area. READ MORE
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5. Russian and Swedish governmental support to entrepreneurial ventures through Science Parks and Incubators
University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Universities are seen as an opportunity for economic growth and increased employment and university spin-offs, operating with new and emerging technologies, are considered as means of return on academic research. However, some problems may occur related to the large number amount of stakeholders and their goals. READ MORE
