Spin-offs, Environmental KIBS and the Role of Universities for Sustainability

Eleonora Di Maria, Valentina De Marchi, Elena Bonel

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Abstract

The chapter analyzes the role of Universities in supporting the development of a sustainability-oriented offering of spin-offs. In particular we focus on environmental KIBS (eKIBS) as peculiar spin-offs who could exploit their interaction with Universities to overcome the complexity of the circular economy framework. Based on five case studies of spin-offs originated in the University of Padova (Italy), the chapter suggests how universities support innovation in eKIBS, especially providing access to scientific frontiers and to physical, human and reputational resources. The importance of geographical and cognitive proximity is highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Development Goals Series
PublisherSpringer
Pages53-64
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameSustainable Development Goals Series
VolumePart F2668
ISSN (Print)2523-3084
ISSN (Electronic)2523-3092

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