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