Knowledge based Spin-offs: Definition, role and typology

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1 PhD in Human Resource Management, Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Accounting, Javanrood School of Management and Accounting, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

2 Master student, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Social Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

The importance of Knoeledge based Spin-offs and their economic and social impact through the commercialization of university based research has long been a topic of interest to academics and policymakers. The increasing role of knowledge, innovation and technology in economic and social development has caused the relations between academia, industry and government, Both in terms of structure and in terms of today 's conditions, These three institutions, while functional, undergo a fundamental transformation.university, as a base for scienceproduction , should explain entrepreneurial knowledge according to economic and social issusand with careful planning and policy-making and the need for research support, use the results of university research in Knoeledge based Spin-offs. Today, Knoeledge based Spin-offs are considered in the new generation mission of most universities and as a major commercial and economic value, it is considered a factor in the application of academic research and its important role in the transfer of technology and knowledge. The purpose of this study is to introduce and study the concept, role and types of reproductive knowledge based Spin-offs. The results of the study showed that are knoeledge based Spin-offs defined as new firms to exploit the business, technology or research results that were developed at a university. knoeledge based Spin-offs are important for five reasons: they promote their regional economy, they contribute to university technological development, they assist universities in acquiring the core research and training mission, providing more income for universities than allowing technology to come to the outside companies. Also in the classification that has been done for knowledge based Spin-offs, these companies are divided into three categories: inventor-centered; Buyer-centric and investor-centric are divided.

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Volume 12, Issue 1 - Serial Number 20
January 2021
Pages 181-204

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