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Institutions as Enablers of Science-Based Industries: The Case of Biotechnology in Mexico

Institutions as Enablers of Science-Based Industries: The Case of Biotechnology in Mexico
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Author(s): Marcia Villasana (Tecnológico de Monterrey, EGADE Business School, Mexico)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 36
Source title: Comparative Approaches to Biotechnology Development and Use in Developed and Emerging Nations
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tomas Gabriel Bas (University of Talca, Chile)and Jingyuan Zhao (University of Toronto, Canada)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1040-6.ch007

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Abstract

Biotechnology impacts across different industrial uses of the life sciences, and has acquired a relevant role in addressing challenges faced by world economies such as those related to food, water, energy and healthcare provision. Many governments in emerging economies looking to exploit some of the opportunities provided by advances in biotechnology design institutional frameworks to cope and develop this complex science-based industry. In this context, a country´s science, technology and innovation institutional structure plays a key role in shaping the outcomes, commercialization, investments, and alliance strategies of this particular industry. This chapter builds on the innovation systems perspective to describe how institutions act as enabling factors for innovation and research in biotechnology. These factors are, as defined by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, infrastructure for R&D, human capital, intellectual property protection, regulatory environment, technology transfer frameworks, market, and commercial incentives.

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