Exploring Academic Technology Entrepreneurship in Graduate Programs: a Resource-Based View Approach

EasyChair Preprint 15107

Abstract

In recent years, the significance of entrepreneurship within academic settings, particularly in graduate programs, has grown substantially. This study explores the dynamics of academic technology entrepreneurship (ATE) through the lens of the Resource-Based View (RBV) approach. The RBV posits that the unique resources and capabilities of an institution can be leveraged to create competitive advantages. Within the context of graduate programs, these resources include intellectual capital, faculty expertise, technological infrastructure, and strategic partnerships with industry. This paper examines how these resources are mobilized and integrated into the entrepreneurial ecosystem of academic institutions, fostering innovation and venture creation among graduate students. The analysis focuses on how these resources are utilized to overcome typical barriers to entrepreneurship in academia, such as risk aversion, lack of funding, and limited market access. By adopting a case study methodology, the research highlights successful examples of ATE initiatives across various institutions and disciplines. The findings suggest that graduate programs that effectively harness their unique resources can significantly enhance the entrepreneurial capabilities of their students, leading to increased venture creation and commercialization of research outputs. Furthermore, the study identifies key factors that contribute to the sustainability of these initiatives, including the alignment of entrepreneurship programs with institutional goals, the provision of dedicated support systems, and the cultivation of a strong entrepreneurial culture within the academic environment. The study concludes by proposing a framework for integrating RBV into the strategic planning of academic institutions aiming to enhance their entrepreneurship programs.

Keyphrases: Academic technology entrepreneurship, Innovation, Intellectual Capital, entrepreneurial ecosystem, faculty expertise, graduate programs, resource-based view, strategic partnerships, technological infrastructure, venture creation

@booklet{EasyChair:15107,
  author    = {William Jack},
  title     = {Exploring Academic Technology Entrepreneurship in Graduate Programs: a Resource-Based View Approach},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15107},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}