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How can R&D programs induce unplanned R&D collaborative networks in clusters?


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Title:
How can R&D programs induce unplanned R&D collaborative networks in clusters?
Authors:
Belso-Martinez, José A.  
López-Sánchez, María José  
Diez Vial, Isabel  
Sánchez, María D.
Editor:
De Gruyter
Department:
Departamentos de la UMH::Estudios Económicos y Financieros
Issue Date:
2021
URI:
https://hdl.handle.net/11000/34783
Abstract:
Abstract: R&D policies are usually designed to enhance firms’ internal capabilities, but do not explicitly target R&D cooperation. In this research, we propose that R&D programs can be a suitable instrument when it comes to fostering informal collaborative networking. We focus on a regional level, the cluster, and establish that firms can use their R&D subsidies not only to become more innovative, i. e. input-output additionality, but also to develop R&D informal collaborations, i. e. behavior additionality. To test this hypothesis, relational data from a biotechnologi- cal cluster in Alicante (Spain) have been analyzed. Results from ERGM confirm that promoting internal R&D efforts prompts the formation of knowledge-based relation- ships at the cluster level. Policy makers should consider this unforeseen behavior when designing and evaluating non-collaborative R&D support programs. New evidence on the role of distant and diverse non-local linkages on local network dynamics is also provided.
Keywords/Subjects:
Industrial cluster
Innovation policy
Exponen- tial Random Graph Model
Behavioral additionality
Informal Networks
Knowledge area:
CDU: Ciencias sociales: Economía
Type of document:
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Access rights:
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internacional
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1515/zfw-2021-0001
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