Coopetition between frenemies–interrelations and effects of seven collaboration problems in research clusters

Determinants and Effects of Collaboration in homogeneous and heterogeneous Research Clusters. Qualitative sub study of the DEKiF Project 

Survey Period: Apr 1, 2019 - Apr 1, 2021 Survey Data Type: Qualitative Data

The project Determinants and Effects of Collaboration in homogeneous and heterogeneous Research Clusters (DEKiF) focuses on the potential of university and entrepreneurial collaboration in the form of linked resources, personalities, competencies, and exch... moreanged experiences as well as perspectives. Apart from these positive effects, the mixed methods study further highlights the increasing challenges that collaborating companies and universities have to face. The explorative case study of homogenous and heterogenous research cooperation investigated if the theoretical and previously elicted problems, solutions, and conditions are differentiated sufficiently or if other parameters have to be considered (case study 1). The advanced case study of heterogenous research clusters investigated cooperation between universities and companies in expert interviews as well as in focus group discussions (case study 2). Research clusters with large-scale companies and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) were included. Apart from that, different sizes or degrees of network complexity were considered in choosing research clusters. The aim was to examine the specific structure of the cooperation problems in applied research clusters and the experience with solutions, especially in regard to the different phases of cooperation, more precisely. Additionally, the different expectations of the interviewees regarding the performance was examined, for example with regard to publications, patents, and the qualification of the scientific offspring. less

Quantitative Partial Survey of the DEKiF Project 

Survey Period: Sep 16, 2020 - Nov 2, 2020 Survey Data Type: Quantitative Data

As part of the web survey (1) the processes of collaboration in DFG research clusters, (2) the problems encountered in the process, and (3) the subjective assessment of the success of the cluster from the perspective of the principal investigators and spok... moreespersons were studied. Thematic areas of the survey are: 1) Initiation of the research network and selection of the network members 2) Forms of cooperation and (inter-)disciplinary understanding 3) Development of common research questions and collaborative goals 4) Prerequisites and procedures for the integration of research results 5) Management and coordination of the consortium 6) Decision-making procedures in practice 7) Climate of cooperation, cooperation routines and behaviours 8) Success of joint collaborative work 9) Best practice in collaborative research 10) Personal expectations of participation in the research network 11) Socio-demographic data of respondents less