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R＆D Partnerships and Capability of Innovation of Small and Medium-sized Firms in Zhongguancun, Beijing： The Power of Proximity
| Author | Nobuaki Hamaguchi, Yoshihiro Kameyama |
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| Date of Publication | 2008. 7 |
| No. | 2008-20 |
| Download | 206KB |
Contents Introduction
We examine the impact of research partnerships on a firm’s own R&D capability along with the context of the importance of geographical proximity using original survey data obtained from small and medium-sized firms in Zhongguancun Science Park (ZSP). This study develops an analytical framework related to the impact of research partnerships on a firm’s R&D capability. Results show that research cooperation with universities and research institutes and small and medium-sized firms enhances the R&D capability of individual firms when the partners are located nearby, although distance has no significant effect on cooperation with large firms.