Absorptive capacity and the reach of collaboration in high technology small firms.

J.P.J. de Jong; M. Freel

doi:10.1016/j.respol.2009.10.003

Absorptive capacity and the reach of collaboration in high technology small firms.

J.P.J. de Jong, M. Freel

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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The current paper is concerned with exploring the role of absorptive capacity in extending the reach of innovation-related collaboration in high technology small firms. Drawing on survey data from a sample of 316 Dutch high-tech small firms, engaged in 1245 collaborations, we explore the relationship between R&D expenditure and distance to collaboration partners. In general terms, we find most partners to be `localÂ¿. However, controlling for a variety of potential influences, higher R&D expenditure is positively related to collaboration with more distant organizations. The implications of our results for policy, practice and future research are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	47-54
Number of pages	8
Journal	Research Policy
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2009.10.003
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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