Dowling Review of Business–University Research Collaborations
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The Dowling Review of Business–University Research Collaborations is an influential report led by engineer Ann Dowling that examines how to strengthen partnerships between UK businesses and universities to drive innovation and economic growth.
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Target entity: Dowling Review of Business–University Research Collaborations Context triple: [Ann Dowling, notableWork, Dowling Review of Business–University Research Collaborations]
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Target entity: Dowling Review of Business–University Research Collaborations Target entity description: The Dowling Review of Business–University Research Collaborations is an influential report led by engineer Ann Dowling that examines how to strengthen partnerships between UK businesses and universities to drive innovation and economic growth.
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A.
Technical Corrections to the Bayh–Dole Act
Technical Corrections to the Bayh–Dole Act is a legislative measure that refined and clarified the original Bayh–Dole Act’s provisions governing the ownership and commercialization of inventions arising from federally funded research.
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B.
Knowledge and Innovation Communities
Knowledge and Innovation Communities are large-scale, EU-backed partnerships that bring together businesses, research institutions, and universities to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and education in specific thematic areas.
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C.
Associated Countries to the European Research Area
Associated Countries to the European Research Area are non-EU states that participate in the EU’s research and innovation framework programs under similar conditions to member countries, fostering integrated scientific collaboration across Europe.
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D.
Science and Engineering Indicators report
The Science and Engineering Indicators report is a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the state of U.S. and global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, education, and innovation.
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E.
Centre for Business Research
The Centre for Business Research is a research institute at the University of Cambridge that focuses on the study of enterprise, innovation, and economic performance, particularly in relation to policy and business practice.
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Statements (47)
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| instanceOf |
government-commissioned review
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policy report ⓘ |
| aim |
to strengthen partnerships between UK businesses and universities
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to support economic growth ⓘ to support innovation ⓘ |
| author |
Ann Patricia Dowling
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surface form:
Ann Dowling
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| concerns |
alignment of academic and business incentives
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long-term strategic partnerships between universities and firms ⓘ translation of research into commercial and societal benefits ⓘ |
| countryOfFocus | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
importance of reducing administrative burden for collaborative projects
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importance of trust-based long-term relationships between business and universities ⓘ need for clear and proportionate approaches to intellectual property in collaborations ⓘ |
| field |
engineering and technology policy
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science and innovation studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
barriers to collaboration between business and universities
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commercialisation of university research ⓘ funding mechanisms for collaborative research ⓘ incentives for collaboration between business and universities ⓘ knowledge exchange infrastructure ⓘ role of intermediaries such as technology transfer offices ⓘ |
| geographicScope | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| hasImpactOn |
UK innovation policy debate
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design of business–university collaboration schemes in the UK ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| leadAuthor |
Ann Patricia Dowling
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surface form:
Ann Dowling
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| mainSubject |
business–university research collaborations
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innovation policy ⓘ knowledge transfer ⓘ university–industry partnerships ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Ann Patricia Dowling
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surface form:
Ann Dowling
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| recommends |
enhancing brokerage and networking between businesses and universities
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improving incentives for academics to engage with industry ⓘ improving measurement and evaluation of collaboration outcomes ⓘ simplifying the landscape of schemes supporting business–university collaboration ⓘ strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises to collaborate with universities ⓘ |
| sector |
higher education policy
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research and innovation policy ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
UK government policymakers
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business leaders ⓘ research and innovation funding agencies ⓘ university leaders ⓘ |
| typeOfCollaborationAddressed |
collaborative research projects
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consultancy and contract research ⓘ knowledge transfer partnerships ⓘ spin-outs and start-ups from universities ⓘ student placements and internships in industry ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Ann Dowling