Industry Government Collaboration Research Articles

Regulating digital security by design? Implications of the perspectives from DSbD programme stakeholders

Purpose As part of the growing necessity for inter-organisational and multi-disciplinary interaction to facilitate complex innovation in digital security, there needs to be greater engagement with regulation in the innovation process. This is particularly true in the case of security technologies that are embedded within wider systems and that are largely invisible to most of the users of that system. This paper aims to describe stakeholders’ perspectives on regulation in the digital security innovation process and evaluates the implications of these perspectives on anticipatory regulation in digital security. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative methodology based on semi-structured expert interviews and ethnographic participant observation, the study draws on the authors’ involvement in a formally organised programme of academia–industry–government collaboration called Digital Security by Design (DSbD). Findings The study highlights a relational dimension to establishing regulatory responsibilities that is enabled through interdisciplinary dialogue. The study contributes to understanding the multifaceted roles of regulation in digital security innovation across organisations and areas of expertise. It does so by identifying four themes in how regulation is perceived in the DSbD programme: ethical imperative, adding value, adoption lever and passive compliance. Practical implications Incorporating regulatory responsibilities through dialogue early in the innovation process, rather than only once a security technology’s deleterious effects are noticeable, which could make digital innovation and transformation safer and better regulated. It can also make regulation successfully adopted, rather than an exercise in damage control or an adversarial process between regulators and organisations. Originality/value This paper presents original empirical research on how regulation is considered by stakeholders in a novel multi-disciplinary digital security innovation process. It then uses these findings as a basis to evaluate the implications for establishing regulatory responsibilities for a class of security technologies that are embedded within wider systems and that are largely invisible to most of the users of those wider systems.

Does university–industry–government collaboration in research gets higher citation and altmetric impact? A case study from India

Does university–industry–government collaboration in research gets higher citation and altmetric impact? A case study from India

A systems approach to mapping UK regional innovation ecosystems for policy insight

The literature on innovation and regional economic development shows widespread references to ‘systems’ but relatively little application of systems thinking and problem structuring methods. Innovation models are thus under-theorised with operationally-based maps that link the structure of innovation systems to behaviour and possible policy levers. This conceptual paper addresses this shortfall by applying a systems mapping approach to regional innovation ecosystems which sets out the structural drivers and actor inter-relationships in regional economies with universities acting as focal points for knowledge application. A causal feedback map is hypothesised from participative research and the innovation literature, providing an integrative framework and enabling initial policy discussions about the drivers of regional innovation. Hence this model identifies the virtuous reinforcing behaviours that act endogenously within an innovation ecosystem to drive economic growth. Several policy questions concerning regional innovation and university– industry–government collaboration are surfaced by the model. Finally, possible policy interventions are proposed.

Management of Regional Knowledge: Knowledge Flows Among University, Industry, and Government

The purpose of this paper is to study the process of knowledge creation and management in a geographic region, highlighting the knowledge flow through university–industry–government collaboration. The knowledge flow is analyzed from the perspective of the SECI model (socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization), developed by Nonaka and Takeuchi and of the triple helix concept, applied to the region knowledge theory. An analysis of the literature has been conducted in order to establish testable relationships between theories of knowledge management (KM), triple helix (TH) model, and regional knowledge (RK). A conceptual model that integrates theories of KM, TH, and RK represents a valuable framework to stimulate knowledge production and innovation through university–industry–government cooperation and collaboration in geographic regions. The knowledge economy needs to stimulate innovation and sustainable development. As it depends on knowledge, the study is justified as it suggests a new framework for knowledge production and innovation in regions, emphasizing the collaboration and interaction among players in order to consolidate the synergy as in a knowledge production chain.

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Public support for innovation: A systematic review of the literature and implications for open innovation

Although public support for innovation is one of the main contemporary topics in innovation management and even economic and industrial development, there are no recent studies that have consolidated and analyzed the publications on the topic, especially from the perspective of open innovation (OI). Therefore, the objective of this article is to contribute to the field by assessing what types of public practices for innovation comprise the term "public support for innovation'' and its relationship with OI. To achieve these objectives, we conducted a systematic review and qualitative analysis of 121 articles. Our results reveal that (i) the use of the term "public support for innovation'' is emerging in innovation management and innovation policies; (ii) there are differences in research approaches that focus on "innovation policy'' and "public support for innovation''; and (iii) the OI is used more than management theories to analyze public support for innovation. Furthermore, our results indicate that public support for innovation can be analyzed from four dimensions: (i) financial support for R&D activities; (ii) development through innovation; (iii) support for sectorial programs; and (iv) university–industry–government collaboration (triple helix).

What can be done to improve higher education quality and graduate employability in Nigeria? A stakeholder approach

The purpose of this study is twofold. First, it identifies the extent to which Nigerian higher education institutions (HEIs) enable the development of graduate skills and employability. Second, it outlines the roles of the major stakeholders in higher education and suggests ways to improve graduates’ knowledge, employability and skills. The study is based on a qualitative design incorporating interviews with representatives of public and private organizations, education agencies and members of non-governmental organizations in Nigeria. The data were analysed thematically to ascertain the perceptions of key stakeholders. The findings reveal that there is a minimal collaboration between HEIs and industry and many HEIs in Nigeria lack the necessary pedagogy, funding and infrastructure to carry out the teaching of employability skills. Several practical and policy implications arise from the study regarding improving graduate employability in Nigeria – in particular, the need to create a culture and environment that are conducive to HEI–industry–government collaboration and the need to design the curriculum to enable the teaching of employability skills.

Emergence of university-centred entrepreneurial ecosystems in the Caribbean

This study examines the progress of the two major universities in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago towards the transition to entrepreneurial universities through incorporating the core components of designing and delivering entrepreneurship education programmes, establishing effective university-led business incubators and the building of university–industry–government collaboration. The theoretical construct of the Triple Helix interrelationships and the development stages framework provide the basis for analysing the progress of the universities towards achieving their development mission. The general conclusion is that progress towards building an effective university-centred entrepreneurial ecosystem has been relatively slow and needs to be accelerated through more proactive leadership and greater involvement of internal and external stakeholders.

Triple Helix of University–Industry–Government Relations in Japan: Transitions of Collaborations and Interactions

Japan’s stringent university regulations were considerably relaxed after 1998. This paper’s analysis of Japan clarifies changes in the collaborations and interactions between universities, industries, and governments before and after this deregulation. A historical case study with the triple helix framework is applied; it uses the ‘triple helix’ for modelling the dynamics of university–industry–government relations. Most studies that use the triple helix model focus on university collaborations, while this study examines the whole range of university–industry–government collaborations. The results show that the collaborations which lead the development of university–industry–government relations, as well as the scope of collaborations, change in response to reforms in regulations. Industry–government collaboration led the development of university–industry–government relations before deregulation, and university–industry collaboration did so after deregulation. Though university–industry–government relations continue to develop, the scope of industry–government collaboration decreases because of deregulation. We interpret these factual findings in line with the triple helix model. We discover the characteristic development process of the triple helix model; it has a period wherein the triple helix develops under the prominent role of the government. Two possible reasons could be cited for this process: first, there were stringent regulations on university–industry collaborations; and second, industry–government collaborations were active through public-sector laboratories which were widespread in Japan.

Main dimensions that impact knowledge management and university-business-government collaboration in the Brazilian scenario

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how certain characteristics of the university–industry–government collaboration facilitate knowledge creation and management, hence innovation focusing on particularities of the Brazilian scenario. Design/methodology/approach As a conceptual basis, there are correlations between theories of knowledge management and the Triple Helix, a model referenced to university–industry–government cooperation. The research was conducted through a multiple case study at two National Institutes of Science and Technology (INCTs in Portuguese). Findings The main results show the importance of participation in the INCT program, as it enables the creation of an organizational structure with the coordinator’s leadership, who directs the flow of knowledge among organizations and stimulates innovation. Originality/value The choice of the topic is justified by the lack of studies on the identification and analyses of the main aspects of this type of collaboration in an integrated way.

Local development through rural entrepreneurship, from the Triple Helix perspective

Purpose By using the Triple Helix model, the purpose of this paper is to uncover the perceptions of nascent entrepreneurs about a university–industry–government collaboration program, in particular about the role of each agent to foster rural entrepreneurship; the value and effect of this collaboration; and their own contributions to local development. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study method is adopted, involving semi-structured interviews with entrepreneurs and secondary data. The text is analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings The interaction of the Triple Helix partners is perceived as valuable both at the personal and the business levels. One of the most salient results is the value ascribed to the knowledge-rich environment created. Entrepreneurs are aware of their contribution to local development, identifying economic, social and cultural effects. Practical implications The research strengthens the importance of the joint efforts of the Triple Helix partners by uncovering a number of outputs from their collaboration, which affect both the entrepreneurs and local development through entrepreneurship. Originality/value Previous studies assume that the Triple Helix fosters technological innovation that favors regional development, mainly by adopting a macro-level perspective. This study makes a contribution by furthering the knowledge on the micro-level dynamics of the Triple Helix, through the view of low tech, rural entrepreneurs, considering their context.

Robot development project with human- and eco-friendly smart materials

Abstract The social need for robotic technology is rapidly increasing to prepare for the aging society in Japan. Many political action plans concerning Japan’s robot strategy have been proposed and carried out nationwide. This project focused on the social implementation of life support robots and developing corresponding robotic technology. The project’s participants were mainly selected from four laboratories in the department of Mechanical Engineering of Kanagawa University. In addition to robotic technology, there was participation and collaboration in this project from several specialized fields of mechanical engineering, such as material properties, material development, and mechanical vibration. Developing academia–industry–government collaboration was another key project aim. Prior to this project, joint research on dynamics and design concerning mechanical vibration and noise has been undertaken since 2011 by Kanagawa University and Kanagawa Industrial Technology Center. Based on this experience in project-based research, we extended our collaborative research, and the joint research project “Robot development project with human- and eco-friendly smart materials” started in April 2012 and ended in March 2014. In this paper, we report the research activities and results for this collaboration within the regional research community. First, we introduce the project planning. We discuss the relationship between the main theme of robotic technology and the subthemes, determined by the expertise of the members. We considered the safety and reliability of robotic technology in addition to developing materials and robot mechanics. In particular, we decided to pursue participation from fields that do not always engage directly with robotic technology. Second, we outline how we determined the subthemes of the project and we examine the contribution of each subtheme to the results of the main project. Moreover, we discuss our future development work. Finally, as a first step to implementing robotic technology in the regional social system, we report a recognition survey about the practical use and materials of robots that was performed among small and medium-sized enterprises related to robotic technology in the Kanagawa area. Through the survey, we improved the development and direction of the project. Furthermore, the exhibition “Robot Innovation 2012” held in the Tokyo International Exhibition Center communicated our project results to the public.

Measuring the University–Industry–Government Collaboration in Indian Research Output

Universities, industry and government organizations all play an important role in growth and development of knowledge-based economies in the modern era. These institutions also play a signi-ficant role in knowledge creation and its deployment to the benefit of society at large. In this article, we measure and characterize the university-industry-government (UIG) relationship in the research and innovation landscape of India. Research output data for 10 years (2005-14) obtained from Web of Science have been analysed to measure collaboration among different actors of the UIG collabora-tion network. We have also measured the collaboration variations across different disciplines and identified significant UIG institutional networks. The article presents useful output and analysis, and an informative account of the UIG collaboration network at present.

Cluster policy in the Basque country (1991–2002): constructing ‘industry–government’ collaboration through cluster‐associations

In this article the industrial cluster policy in the Basque Region (Spain) since the early 1990s is analysed as a social process, where public and private organizations and institutions have interplayed and fostered two interrelated outcomes: (a) the construction of cluster‐associations, contributing to the development of inter‐firm interactions and a more inclusive industrial associationism in the weak Basque industrial and business associative system; and (b) the construction of an industry–government collaboration dynamic within a traditional lack of industry–government interactive relations. These outcomes present some strengths and weaknesses, and indicate some potentials to improve the initiated regional ‘industry–government’ collaboration.

Innovative University—Industry—Government Collaboration

University–industry–government partnerships have become extremely significant and important technology transfer instruments in the USA. These partnerships have also created challenges and opportunities that necessitate a new ‘culture’ or ‘mindset’ for the collaborating partners. The early identification and awareness of barriers that may jeopardize an effective collaboration has presented itself as one of the major challenges. The paper begins with a discussion of major technology transfer issues and views collaboration from the perspective of industry, government and universities. Questions such as ‘What are the primary concerns facing all partners?’ and ‘What can be done to effect change in the mindset of partners?’ are addressed in the light of case studies. The paper also describes six innovative university–industry–government collaboration models initiated in the USA that include both domestic and international ventures under implementation.

Technology Management: University—Industry—Government Collaboration

Technology Management: University—Industry—Government Collaboration