Research on the Academic spin-off phenomenon in Europe and in the USA

The Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands asked TSI to execute a study within all Dutch Universities (14) and 15 other Research Institutes on the available instruments in the area of spin-off creation. Also out-put data on this topic had to be measured. The Dutch results had to be benchmarked with the outcome of similar data in 7 European countries and the USA.

Content

A comprehensive study has been undertaken by TSI with the support of the consultancy expertise of a Dutch firm. For the research aspects in this study support was obtained from NIKOS (NL). A report with very interesting facts and suggestions has been published by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs*. An English version is available on http://www.topspin.org/index.php/83

Results

As one of the outcomes of this study a "spin-off index" for each of the research institutes was published. This index represents the number of spin-off companies based on 1000 staff members / students or based on 100 million Euro research income. It came out that on average Dutch universities create 6.4 spin-offs annually. The seven universities abroad realised on average an index of 7.1

Offer

TSI has practical as well as research experience in this area of spin-off creation. TSI is ready to execute a study like this for authorities from governmental bodies. For more detailed information contact us at:

TSI

P.O. Box 545  7500 AM Enschede  The Netherlands

Tel.: +31 (0)53 4836488   E-mail: info@topspin.org

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