Absorptive and transformative capacities in nanotechnology innovation systems |
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Authors: | Krsto Pandza Robin Holt |
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Affiliation: | aLeeds University Business School, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom;bLiverpool University School of Management, Chatham Building, University of Liverpool, L69 7ZH, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | We identify managerial challenges offered by an emergent nanotechnology innovation system in which knowledge is dispersed, asymmetric and contested. We argue the proposed models of knowledge absorption and transformation enhance existing theories of knowledge and emergent technology by recognizing how and why knowledge flows among the actors in emergent technology innovation system. We base our argument on combined research evidence from a Delphi study concerning the future of European manufacturing, from which a selected statement has been analyzed, and from analysis of the NanoManufacturing Institute at Leeds University, UK; specifically its work in building ties between different actors associated with nanotechnology. We conclude our paper with suggestions for future research. |
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Keywords: | Nanotechnology Knowledge Absorptive capacity Transformative capacity Innovation system |
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