Juan A Almendral et al 2007 New J. Phys. 9 183 doi:10.1088/1367-2630/9/6/183
The interplay of universities and industry through the FP5 network
Focus on Complex Networked Systems: Theory and ApplicationJuan A Almendral1, J G Oliveira2, L López3, Miguel A F Sanjuán1 and J F F Mendes2
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To improve the quality of life in a modern society it is essential to reduce the distance between basic research and applications, whose crucial roles in shaping today's society prompt us to seek their understanding. Existing studies on this subject, however, have neglected the network character of the interaction between universities and industry. Here we use state-of-the-art network theory methods to analyse this interplay in the so-called Framework Programme (FP)—an initiative which sets out the priorities for the European Union's research and technological development. In particular we study in the 5th FP (FP5) the role played by companies and scientific institutions and how they contribute to enhance the relationship between research and industry. Our approach provides quantitative evidence that while firms are size hierarchically organized, universities and research organizations keep the network from falling into pieces, paving the way for an effective knowledge transfer.
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89.75.Hc Networks and genealogical trees
89.20.Bb Industrial and technological research and development
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Issue 6 (June 2007)
Received 24 January 2007
Published 28 June 2007
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The interplay of universities and industry through the FP5 network
Juan A Almendral et al 2007 New J. Phys. 9 183
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