How Technology-Based University Research Drives Innovation in Europe and China – Leveraging the Power of Proximity

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess how technology-based university research drives innovation in Europe and China. Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws on extensive theoret ...

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