Article
A taxonomy of small firm technology commercialization
Industrial and Corporate Change
(2016)
Abstract
This paper proposes a taxonomy of business models used by small, highly innovative firms focused on technology commercialization that disproportionately contribute to technological change in the US economy. The firms operate across industries and use a variety of technology platforms. Exploratory factor analysis of keyword occurrence on firm websites generated a taxonomy comprising: research organization; development stage biosciences; highly specialized component supplier; specialized subcontractor; product solutions providers; and service solutions providers. This framework provides entrepreneurs and policy makers with an overview of new technology commercialization paths tailored to small, innovative firms.
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Publication Date
2016
DOI
doi: 10.1093/icc/dtq039
Citation Information
Dirk Libaers, Diana Hicks and Alan porter. "A taxonomy of small firm technology commercialization" Industrial and Corporate Change Vol. 25 Iss. 3 (2016) p. 371 - 405 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/diana_hicks/20/