Prologue

  • Sten A. Thore
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Abstract

The editor explains the origin of the present volume, the general motivation of the research effort, and provides a brief introduction to each chapter.

Key words

IC2 Institute Institute Superior Técnico knowledge economy investment in human capital technology breakthroughs startup companies technology incubators strategic alliances technopolis venture capitalists 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Sten A. Thore
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  1. 1.IC2 InstituteThe University of Texas at AustinUSA

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