Networks of Innovation and Competitiveness: A Triple Helix Case Study

摘要: This paper aims to study the knowledge and technology transfer processes taking place in cooperation between academia industry through an EU-funded R & D project. We follow a qualitative research methodology case study, incorporating interviews with institutional actors involved (university, government) While this is limited it does, however, highlight importance of Triple Helix networks order develop research, development innovation (RDI) initiatives their commercialization correspondingly enabling identification both potential opportunities constraints process. Through practical perspective successful we were able innovative continuous olive harvesting machine satisfy real need Mediterranean market. Inserted within context triangulation model, demonstrates RDI consequent new tradable products positive consequences regional competitiveness.