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Public/private technology partnerships: evaluating SBIR-supported research

David B. Audretsch¹; Albert N. Link²; John T. Scott³

¹ Indiana University Bloomington · ² University of North Carolina at Greensboro · ³ Dartmouth College

This paper evaluates public support of private-sector research and development (R&D) through the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Based on alternative evaluation methods applicable to survey data and case studies, we conclude that there is ample evidence that the DoD’s SBIR Program is stimulating R&D as well as efforts to commercialize that would not otherwise have taken place. Further, the evidence shows the SBIR R&D does lead to commercialization, and the net social benefits associated with the program’s sponsored research are substantial.

DOI

10.1016/s0048-7333(00)00158-x

Volume

31 (1)

Pages

145-158

Language

en

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