Providing an important and timely overview of research on the exciting area of entrepreneurship in biotechnology, The Handbook of Bioentrepreneurship examines one of the most promising industries of the 21st century. While genetically engineered food and biopharmaceuticals have made biotechnology part of our everyday life, starting a bioventure is among the most complex and risky entrepreneurial tasks given long development cycles, high technological and market uncertainty, and high capital intensity. Providing unparalleled in-depth and detailed analysis, this Handbook sheds light on business models and strategies, financing, cooperation networks between firms and universities, among other issues. With new developments in biotechnology increasingly in the news, this isan important source for readers interested in public policy, entrepreneurship, and business in the 21st century. INDICE: Introductin to the Handbook of Bioentrepreneurship.- BiotechnologyDynamics at the Global Scale.- Geographic Clustering in Biotechnology: SocialNetworks and Firm Foundings.- Innovation Networks in Biotechnology.- Strategyand Strategic Thinking in Biotechnology Entrepreneurship.- Research on Strategic Alliances in Biotechnology: An Assessment and Review.- Mergers and Acquisitions in the Biotechnology Industry. Public Support in the Biotechnology Industry.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-48343-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés