Innovation, Networking and Proximity
Lessons from Small High Technology Firms in the UK
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10409381 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Henny Romijn (0000-0002-0447-5914, corresponding author), Mike Albu |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 81-86 |
| Publication date | 2002-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Regional Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0034-3404 • E-ISSN: 1360-0591 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00343400120099889 |
| OpenAlex | W1999331508 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 14 |
| References cited | 14 |
The article explores how the innovative performance of small high-tech firms relates to their external networking activities, and whether geographical proximity in their network relations matters. Data from a small sample of electronics firms and software developers in South East England are used to construct indicators of innovativeness, which are correlated with variables capturing intensity of external interactions and proximity benefits. The regional science base is found to have played a key role in nurturing new high-tech ventures, but science parks had not contributed to this. Interaction with parties with complementary capabilities such as suppliers and service providers is also associated with high innovative performance. However, the findings do not support the current policy fashion of encouraging regional networks revolving around firms in similar business activities and close customer relations
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The paradox of geographical proximity for innovators
The Competitive Advantage of Nations
The Associational Economy
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Employment change in independent owner-managed high-technology firms in Great Britain
Regional “Worlds” of Production
Local Business Co-operation and Training and Enterprise Councils
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| Unique citing works | 14 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,64 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2024 (21) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 14 |