Academia-Business Links: European Policy Strategies and Lessons Learnt (Anglo-German Foundation for the Study of Industrial Society)

This book presents an overview of recent policy outcomes in the field of academia-business links in different European countries. It covers a broad range of approaches, from new public funding instruments to reforms of intellectual property rights and regional network policies. A special focus is put on practical policy implications and discussions about reform. "The upcoming knowledge societies require closer links between science and business. Silicon Valley, Oxbridge and Boston Biotech Centers serve as examples for future success stories, with Europe having difficulties in catching up with developments in the USA. New policy strategies in all European countries should help to overcome existing barriers. This book presents an overview of recent experiences with new strategies and instruments leading to conclusions for future policy reforms."--BOOK JACKET Résumé : The upcoming knowledge societies require closer links between science and business. Silicon Valley, Oxbridge and Boston Biotech Centers serve as examples for future success stories with Europe having difficulties in catching up with developments in America. New policy strategies in all European countries should help to overcome existing barriers. This book presents an overview of recent experiences with new strategies and instruments leading to conclusions for future policy reforms