@ARTICLE{26543116_289425623_2019, author = {Michael Fritsch and Michael Wyrwich}, keywords = {, innovative start-ups, information technologies, universitiesregional knowledge}, title = {

Regional Emergence of Start-Ups in Information Technologies: The Role of Knowledge, Skills and Opportunities

}, journal = {Foresight and STI Governance}, year = {2019}, volume = {13}, number = {2}, pages = {62-71}, url = {https://foresight-journal.hse.ru/en/2019-13-2/289425623.html}, publisher = {}, abstract = {We investigate the regional emergence of new information technology start-ups in Germany. The largest share of these start-ups is located in cities or densely populated regions that are well equipped with institutions of higher education and research. The empirical analysis clearly indicates the critical role of industry-specific knowledge plays for new. Hence, strengthening the regional knowledge base should be a key policy that aims at stimulating entrepreneurship in this sector.}, annote = {We investigate the regional emergence of new information technology start-ups in Germany. The largest share of these start-ups is located in cities or densely populated regions that are well equipped with institutions of higher education and research. The empirical analysis clearly indicates the critical role of industry-specific knowledge plays for new. Hence, strengthening the regional knowledge base should be a key policy that aims at stimulating entrepreneurship in this sector.} }