Technology-Based Firms in the Innovation Process Management, Financing and Regional Networks

Technology-based firms contribute to dynamic competition, ensure product variety, close market gaps and promote job creation. Their development is impeded by a difficult access to capital, high R&D costs and management deficits. The book analyses their chances and risks in the innovation process...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Koschatzky, Knut (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Physica 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Technology, Innovation and Policy (ISI)
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Technology-Based Firms in the Innovation Process: Object of Theory and Research
  • I. The Management of Technology-Based Firms
  • Development Problems of Small Technology-Based Firms and Ways of Overcoming Them
  • Marketing in New Technology-Based Firms
  • Crises of New Technology-Based Firms
  • Consulting for New Technology-Based Firms
  • II. The Financing of Technology-Based Firms
  • The Promotion of New Technology-Based Firms in Germany
  • The Financing of New Technology-Based Firms
  • The Venture Capital Market in Germany
  • III. Regional Networks for Technology-Based Firms
  • Innovative Regional Development Concepts and Technology-Based Firms
  • Innovation Networks for Small Enterprises
  • Technology and Incubator Centres as an Instrument of Regional Economic Promotion
  • Methods for Ascertaining Firms’ Needs for Innovation Services
  • The Adaptation of German Experiences to Building Up Innovation Networks in Central and Eastern Europe
  • List of Authors