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The aim of the chapter is to present the lessons learnt from the application of the configurational method to the evaluation of the “SPIN” public regional program. The objective of this complex program was to increase the intensity of knowledge transfer (KT) between universities and enterprises. After pilot implementation of the Model, there was a huge need for an evaluation study which would provide recommendations relating to the enhancement of the success of the further applications. Comparative case study methodology was applied in order to cope with the complexity of the program. As a result of the analysis, three models of implementation were distinguished.
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Szklarczyk, D. et al. (2016). Configurational Analysis in the Evaluation of Complex Public Programs: Application in the Area of Knowledge Transfer. In: Berger, E., Kuckertz, A. (eds) Complexity in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Research. FGF Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27108-8_18
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