A Survey Review of University Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship Commercialization

  • David B. Audretsch
  • T. Taylor Aldridge
  • Marcus Perry
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Part of the International Handbook Series on Entrepreneurship book series (IHSE, volume 4)

Keywords

Social Capital Academic Scientist Entrepreneurial Opportunity Technology Transfer Office Opportunity Recognition 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • David B. Audretsch
    • 1
  • T. Taylor Aldridge
    • 1
  • Marcus Perry
    • 2
  1. 1.Max Planck Institute of EconomicsKahlaische Str.Germany
  2. 2.School of Public and Environmental AffairsIndiana UniversityBloomingtonUSA

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