The entrepreneurial university and academics’ engagement in industry interactions

Abstract

Based on the results from four samples of academics from four different European countries, this study reveals why some universities are more successful than others in terms of creating and keeping their links with industry. It suggests that it is just not enough to create an entrepreneurial environment within the university based on university-level regulations, but it is essential that academics perceive and accept the encouragement for entrepreneurial behaviour as well as recognise the benefits of technology and knowledge transfer activities.