Objectives
1. To analyse the participation and role of Greek organisations in the EU-funded collaborative research networks for more than 35 years, i.e., covering the seven Framework Programmes-FPs (1984-2013) and Horizon 2020 (2014-2020).
2. To explore the impact of FPs on participating organizations focusing on:
- Benefits arising from their involvement in terms of scientific impact, economic and innovation impact, as well as networking and social impact.
- Facilitators/inhibitors of potential benefits
Methodology
Multi-method empirical approach
Method
Social Network Analysis (SNA) & STEP-to-RJVs” database.
Objective
Provides insights for a longitudinal view of the EU-funded research networks regarding the structure of network relationships and the position of individual organizations within them.
Data
STEP-to-RJVs” database, developed by LIEE-NTUA, is the basis for SNA analysis
It includes detailed information on collaborative research projects for FP1-FP7 and H2020
- 41,960 research projects
- 88,140 different organizations
- 375,500 participations
Sample
The population for Survey, Case Studies, and Desk Research drawn from the STEP-to-RJVs” database
Method
Survey.
Objective
Examines the research strategy and participation in FPs and focuses on the impact of participating in a specific H2020 project.
Data
Data collected in 2022 (1st semester) using two online structured questionnaires (for firms and research teams)
Sample
- 103 business firms
- 157 research teams
Method
Case Studies.
Objective
Studies in more depth participation determinants in FPs and the impact of participating in a specific H2020, focusing on facilitating and inhibiting impact factors
Data
Data collection through face-to-face interviews (average duration: 85 mins) mainly in 2021 using two semi-structured questionnaire versions.
Sample
- 9 business firms
- 16 research teams
Method
Desk Research.
Objective
Explores the characteristics of young firms that have participated in at least one FP research project (FP7 and/or H2020).
Data
Information on organizational characteristics, entrepreneurial teams, innovative performance, and project roles were collected through desk research.
Sample
121 business firms (established from 2010 onwards)
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