How effective are interface organizations in the promotion of university-industry links? Evidence from a regional innovation system

摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role interface organizations a regional innovation system on dynamics knowledge transfer between universities and firms. Design/methodology/approach – Triple Helix approach used as heuristic tool. based face-to-face survey sample 800 innovative firms in Andalusia (Spain). analysis focusses effectiveness attributed by technology offices (TTOs), science parks agency. Findings – Different have different roles relationships that maintain with system. Firm’s positive perceptions TTOs, agency promotion are associated kind maintained universities. Research limitations/implications – research region Andalusia. Further studies could consider applicability findings other systems. Practical implications – helps governments managers agencies understand real use for industrial tissue Originality/value – There been few observe together value several specific contributes debate adjustment dynamics.