Chapter 1 Introduction

Abstract

The presentation of papers in this volume follows the logical and chronological process in which knowledge produced by universities is subsequently exploited. Beginning with a consideration of the business idea recognition process Lucas, Cooper, and Rodriguez-Falcon in Chapter 2 seek to understand the psychological mechanisms that trigger the recognition of science and technology-based opportunities for new ventures. By a number of qualitative interviews at the University of Sheffield, and a survey of science and engineering students at four UK universities, this topic is explored as a major component of opportunity recognition. In Chapter 3, Warren conducts an in-depth examination of the nature and extent of work carried out by a PhD engineer involved in various phases of a high tech university “spin-off.” Through a qualitative case study she addresses the important impact that the creation of a university spin-out has on the career development of engineering researchers, which can hinder the spin-out process if not managed effectively.

Citation

van der Sijde, P. and Groen, A. (2009), "Chapter 1 Introduction", Oakey, R., Groen, A., Cook, G. and van Der Sijde, P. (Ed.) New Technology-Based Firms in the New Millennium (New Technology Based Firms in the New Millennium, Vol. 7), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1876-0228(2009)0000007003