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

Eleonora Di Maria; Valentina De Marchi; Elena Bonel

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-61923-7_4

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

Eleonora Di Maria^*
, Valentina De Marchi
, Elena Bonel

^*Corresponding author for this work

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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 language	English
Title of host publication	Rethinking Clusters
Subtitle of host publication	Place-based Value Creation in Sustainability Transitions
Editors	Silvia Rita Sedita, Silvia Blasi
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	Part I. Linking Sustainability, Innovation and Regional Development
Pages	53-64
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-030-61923-7
ISBN (Print)	978-3-030-61922-0
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61923-7_4
Publication status	Published - 2021
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	Sustainable Development Goals Series
Volume	Part F2668
ISSN (Print)	2523-3084
ISSN (Electronic)	2523-3092

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Spin-offs, Environmental KIBS and the Role of Universities for Sustainability. / Di Maria, Eleonora; De Marchi, Valentina; Bonel, Elena.
Rethinking Clusters: Place-based Value Creation in Sustainability Transitions. ed. / Silvia Rita Sedita; Silvia Blasi. Springer, 2021. p. 53-64 (Sustainable Development Goals Series; Vol. Part F2668).

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