Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Publication Date
12-1-2024
Abstract
University–Industry Collaborations (UIC) are increasingly recognized as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. While numerous studies have been conducted on this topic, this paper specifically focuses on UIC in the Arab World. The aim of this study is to explore the establishment of successful UIC by conducting a review of existing literature to identify and synthesize key factors that enable collaborative innovation between industry and universities. The findings are summarized into six main themes: the importance of UIC, barriers to UIC, gaps between universities and industry in the Arab World, partnerships and sustainable growth, current trends and perspectives, and future agenda for Arab countries. These themes are elaborated on and used to summarize results from the reviewed studies regarding facilitators of collaborative innovation. The contribution of this work lies in enhancing the existing body of literature and knowledge regarding collaboration between higher education and industry in the Arab World. This research presents specific measures that can be implemented to ensure successful UIC in the future. Its outcomes are significant for policymakers, academics, and industry experts in the Arab region, who aspire to form productive UIC partnerships that encourage economic development and innovation.
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ISSN
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
13
Issue
1
Disciplines
Education
Keywords
Arab world, Higher education, Industry partnerships, Sustainable growth, University-Industry Collaboration
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Hojeij, Zeina, "An overview of university-industry collaboration in the Arab world" (2024). All Works. 6724.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/6724
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yes
Open Access
yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series