Determinant Factors of Productivity and Innovation Capabilities of Technology Alliances; the Perspective of Knowledge and Technology Alliances in Egypt

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1 Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt.+

2 Egyptian Center for Innovation and Technology Development, Egypt.

3 Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt.

Abstract

Knowledge partnerships, networks, and clusters of businesses and research institutions are all responses to current market potential and need. A broad range of theoretical and empirical research studies have been credited with developing a clearer understanding of the incentive processes for collaboration. In this context, collaboration models differ depending on the scope, stage of development, and kind of collaborative formal or informal economic model chosen. This work reviewed various tested hypotheses of cluster initiatives that utilized a hybrid approach integrating the active involvement of specialized institutions with inclusive grassroots participation. Various factors have been identified that would affect each stage of development including the alliance configuration and the adopted business model as well as the partnerships, type of provided services, type and effectiveness of stimulating interactions and exchanges, business climate and economic situation in the addressed region. Alliances devised by key collaborating institutions with a complementary approach in terms of service or products were found to be more sustainable and scalable than those that attempt solely top-down or bottom-up approaches. The Egyptian model entitled “knowledge and technology alliances, following a hybrid model of collaboration showed coherence with international practices and potential for scalable businesses.

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