Title The effect of publicly co-funded industry-science collaboration on scientific production
Authors Huenermund, Paul ; Lopes-Bento, Cindy ; Pellens, Maikel
DOI 10.1016/j.respol.2025.105393
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Is Part of Research policy.. Amsterdam : Elsevier BV. 2026, vol. 55, iss. 2, art. no. 105393, p. [1-16].. ISSN 0048-7333. eISSN 1873-7625
Keywords [eng] innovation ; academic engagement ; industry-science collaboration ; science and technology policy ; joint programming initiative
Abstract [eng] Competitive industry-science collaboration programs encourage academic scientists to co-develop innovation projects with firms. These programs combine attributes of competitive research funding and science commercialization policies. Because they demand more time and effort than traditional science funding, and may push applicants toward projects with higher commercial potential, the question arises whether they come at the expense of scientific productivity or alter the direction of research. Using data from a large-scale, cross-country R&D policy, we find no evidence of negative impacts on science. On the contrary, our analysis shows an increase in joint scientific publications with industrial partners, while the overall direction of research remains unchanged.
Published Amsterdam : Elsevier BV
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2026
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