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Delivering change: Supporting links between universities and high-growth firms in cities
By
Edward Clarke
,
Maire Williams
| 30 April 2014
Delivering change: Supporting links between universities and high-growth firms in cities
By
Edward Clarke
,
Maire Williams
| 30 April 2014
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Executive Summary
Box Figure 1: Balancing priorities
Introduction
Box The UK is now a world leader in University-Business Collaborations
Box Key Questions and issues
Box Policy background – where have we been?
Box Figure 2: Policy background
Box Policy context – where are we now?
Box What’s the role for cities in encouraging better collaboration between universities and high-growth firms?
Box Case Studies
Long-term funding of a global innovation brand
Box Case study 1: Cambridge University and Science Parks
Box Case study 2: Fraunhofer Gesellschaft
Box Stratchclyde Photonics and the Catapult Centres – A Fraunhofer model for the UK
Building scale through networks
Box Case study 3: N8 Universities, the HPC Super Computer
Box Case study 4: Interface Network Scotland, Food and Drink
Investing in local strengths
Box Case study 5: Teesside University and DigitalCity Innovation (DCI)
Box Case study 6: Engine Shed Bristol
Box Case study 7: USE Sheffield – Networks’ success relies on their members
Anchoring relationships through large firms
Box Case study 7: Nokia and Helsinki University of Technology, Otaniemi
Box Case study 8: AMRC and WMG Anchor Partners, building on industry links and comparative advantages
Cities standing back
Box Case study 8: Y combinator, Silicon Valley California
Conclusions – What can decision makers do to support university links with high-growth firms?
Box Cities can use direct funding to support collaborations
Box Cities can build the scale required for successful collaborations through supporting networks
Box Cities should concentrate on their comparative advantages
Box Cities should ensure high-growth firms can benefit
Box Figure 1: Balancing priorities
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1: Universities are key to their cities as direct employers and educators
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