Empirical Analysis of Network Reciprocity’s Impacts on Universities’ Cross-Region Technology Transfer Performance

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the network theories, assumptions are raised about how the reciprocity influences the transfer, and theoretical models are established accordingly. Variables reflecting network reciprocity and technology transfer performance are chosen and measured based on the study of assumptions. Regression analysis of panel data is adopted to study the relation between the variables, and the result is used to verify the assumptions. Finally, corresponding advices on policy making and future study are raised according to the research results. Through empirical analysis, it is illustrated that the performance of cross-region technology transfer is improved with the increase of the region's reciprocity relationship in the transfer network. The reciprocity relationship can significantly promote the import, export and transfer level of universities' technologies. The region's participation level of reciprocity cliques can accelerate the export of technology but has no significant impact on technology transfer.

Technology Transfer and Technology Transfer Performance: The Role of Technology Network of Manufacturing Entrepreneurships

“…The result of this study shows that technology transfer depends on technology network. This result confirm the findings of Ferraro and Iovanella (2017) (Tang, 2017).…”

“…In the process of technology transfer, partnerships and networks of various stakeholders are often created (SPI, 2015). The actors in this network form connections, reciprocity relationships and linkages to co-purchase, comanufacture, co-own or exchange related and complementary knowledge and technology (Gulati & Singh, 1998;Stuart, 2000;Tang, 2017). Technology network employ an innovative system of interactions involving owners and users of knowledge, technological/non-technological innovation and R&D to achieve improved innovative and technological capability (Chesbrough, 2003).…”

“…Technology network employ an innovative system of interactions involving owners and users of knowledge, technological/non-technological innovation and R&D to achieve improved innovative and technological capability (Chesbrough, 2003). These actors work together based on trust that is embedded in the network (Scott & Brown, 1999;Brown & Duguid, 2000;Tang, 2017). The strength of the interconnection among actors in a network explains why some types of knowledge are difficult to transfer.…”