This research describes and compares the business models of two research centers associated to the University of Concepción: the Technological Development Unit and the Biotechnology Center. Semi structured interviews were made to a sample of actors from the State, Enterprise and University. We can say that both research centers, despite having similar purposes and be located in a common context, they are perceived by their stakeholders as different in their contribution to local economic development. The Technology Development Unit is perceived as an initiative with greater contribution to local economic development, mainly for its approach to entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises, in addition to offering a value proposition focused on offering solutions to local needs and realities. On the other hand, the Biotechnology Center has been associated mainly with large companies, developing excellence research. It is recommended that future initiatives would be aimed to the strengthening and development of small and medium enterprises.
Keywords:
Local economic development, Canvas model, innovation
Pincheira, C. (2016). Universities and Local Economic Development. The Case of Two Research Centers associated to the University of Concepción. Journal Studies of Public Policy, 2(2), 15–27. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-6296.2016.44258
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