Academic entrepreneurship in the innovation ecosystem – bridging research and commercialization

The monograph “Akademicka przedsiębiorczość w ekosystemie innowacji” (Academic Entrepreneurship in the Innovation Ecosystem. Special-purpose companies and spin-offs in the knowledge commercialization process) by Dr. Andrzej Poszewiecki and Professor Wojciech Bizon, PhD explores the key mechanisms behind technology transfer and academic entrepreneurship in today’s knowledge-based economy. The authors focus on the role of university special-purpose companies and academic spin-offs as instruments for transforming research outcomes into market applications, while also addressing operational and strategic challenges faced by such entities. Combining theoretical foundations with insights from real-world practice and empirical research, the book discusses organizational models, financing pathways, early-stage development barriers, and the recurring tension between academic missions and market-driven effectiveness. It offers a structured and practical perspective valuable to researchers, students, innovation managers, and policymakers seeking to strengthen frameworks for research commercialization. 

The book is available in the online bookstore: Akademicka przedsiębiorczość w ekosystemie innowacji - Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego