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Valorization of knowledge produced in research units
has been a major challenge for research universities in
contemporary societies, as they are looking to develop a “third
mission”, facilitating technology transfer and engaging in a n
entrepreneurial paradigm. Overcoming difficulties in the
development of academic entrepreneurship and the associated
valorization of the knowledge produced by universities is a major
required objective of bridging the gap between research and
innovation in Europe.
We have raised the question on how to improve the existing
institutional knowledge valorization processes, as
entrepreneurship is concerned.
During a five years’ evaluation period, between 2008 and 2012, a
case study was designed to develop answers, described as the
institutional knowledge valorization process based in a research
university and its related incubator.
The knowledge valorization processes should, as identified,
benefit from the adoption of a structured framework
methodology that would lead ideas and teams from business
model generation to client development, in parallel, when
possible, with an agile product/service development, focused on
the minimum value proposition as a starter.
Although academic entrepreneurship engagement could be
improved, this case study shows evidence that stronger skills
development should be sought, allowing the researcher to develop
an increased awareness of business development fundamentals
and so contribute for research decisions and for valorization of
individual and institutional knowledge actives. When research is
applied to business development there are different reasons to
early involve companies in the research projects or programs.
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Keywords
University-Industry relations Research Valorization of knowledge Entrepreneurship Business Models Customer Development
Pedagogical Context
Citation
CARDOSO, Eduardo Luís; PINA-CABRAL, Daniel J. - A methodology approach to promote entrepreneurship - from research to start-ups (a case study). In Conferencia Ibérica de Emprendimiento, Pontevedra, Espanha, 23-26 Octubre 2014. Dorrego, Pedro Figueroa et al. (ed.). Actas de la Conferencia CIEM 2014. Vigo: Empreend Y Universidade de Vigo, 2014. ISBN 978-989-97513-3-0. p. 58-62
Publisher
Universidade de Vigo