Growth of biotech clusters over several decades through pioneering, variety and entrepreneurial science
Over a timespan of a few decades, biotechnology evolved from an area of fundamental scientific enquiry into a variety of different application areas (ranging from pharmaceuticals/health care to agriculture, food and materials) with an ever increasing economical footprint. By using patent and publica...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Versión aceptada para publicación |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Country: | España |
| Institution: | Universidad de Barcelona |
| Repository: | Dipòsit Digital de la UB |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/213515 |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/2445/213515 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Biotecnologia Sistemes productius locals Emprenedoria Biotechnology Industrial clusters Entrepreneurship |
| Summary: | Over a timespan of a few decades, biotechnology evolved from an area of fundamental scientific enquiry into a variety of different application areas (ranging from pharmaceuticals/health care to agriculture, food and materials) with an ever increasing economical footprint. By using patent and publication-based indicators, we aim to address several relevant aspects of the technological performance of regions in the field of biotechnology. We examine the role of anchor tenants: is the presence of those still essential to flourish as a biotech region? Furthermore, we zoom in on the different mechanisms through which science (its multifaceted role) contributes to local technology development. Our study provides in-depth longitudinal analysis that adopts the long-term perspective of biotech globally in order to describe the enablers of regional growth. Our research confirms: the importance of first mover advantage as being a top region in the early phase of the industry sustains the progress; science quantity and quality matters; entrepreneurial orientation of universities does make a difference. Adopting the long view pays off as regions benefit from the presence of multiple firms, rather than relying on the anchor tenant as an engine for growth. The S&T collaborations beyond the boundaries of region account for potential contributions. |
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