Abstract

CORTES ALDANA, Félix Antonio. The university’s socioeconomic setting related to innovation. Ing. Investig. [online]. 2006, vol.26, n.2, pp.94-101. ISSN 0120-5609.

University-industry-government interaction is the key to improving conditions for innovation in a knowledge-based society. A second academic revolution aimed at integrating economic and social development (third mission) is transforming traditional university teaching and research into a university education intended for entrepreneurs. This paper thus analyses the evolution of the university/socio-economic environment relationship, the models used for explaining innovation and those encouraging innovation. Debate concerning new missions, research and a third mission are then presented. The previous elements may help determine new challenges facing Latin-American universities.

Keywords : technology transfer; university-industry-government relationship; university mission; academic revolution; conflict of interest; innovation.

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