The occurrence and spatial distribution of collaboration: Biotech firms in Gothenburg, Sweden

Linus Dahlander, Maureen Mckelvey

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Abstract

This paper deals with the occurrence and spatial distribution of collaborations within biotechnology. By starting from a total population of 45 firms involved in biotech R&D, we shed light on how many collaborate with (1) other firms, (2) venture capitalists, and (3) actors in science and technology and whether these partners can be found in the region, nation or in the rest of the world. Possible explanations for the different patterns are drawn out.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)409-431
Number of pages23
JournalTechnology Analysis and Strategic Management
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2005

Funding

We acknowledge the support from our research financiers, namely the project ‘The Economic Dynamics of Knowledge in the Bio-Sciences’ financed by VINNOVA and strategic monies from the Vice-Chancellor of Chalmers University of Technology. An earlier version of this paper was presented at the DRUID Summer Conference 2003 on ‘Creating, Sharing and Transferring Knowledge: The Role of Geography, Institutions and Organizations’. We are grateful to Maryann Feldman and Phil Cooke as well as the other participants at the session for helpful comments. Annika Rickne provided helpful comments on earlier drafts. The usual disclaimer applies.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research

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