Assessing the Impact of Universities¿ Entrepreneurial Activity on Regional Competitiveness

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Brás, GR (Author) Other; Torres Preto, M (Author) Other; Daniel, AD (Author) Other; Aurora Teixeira (Author) FEP

Journal

Title: Administrative Sciences

Vol. 13 No. 2

Final page: 34

ISSN: 2076-3387

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Authenticus ID: P-00X-T5A

DOI: 10.3390/admsci13020034

Abstract (EN): The aim of this study is to test the multidimensional construct of the Entrepreneurial University (EU), and therefore to confirm whether EU factors make a positive contribution to regional competitiveness. Data were collected from ten Portuguese Public Universities (PPUs) through a self-administered questionnaire. First- and second-order confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were performed through factor and multiple linear regression analyses. The main findings show that EU related factors¿perceived and combined with actual regional metrics¿especially entrepreneurial supporting measures, positively contributed to regional competitiveness. This study shows policy makers that universities are not merely cost centres but provide knowledge spillovers that can have a positive influence on regional competitiveness. © 2023 by the authors.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific