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12 Juni

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Chapter 6 Harnessing Research and Innovation for Societal, Economic, and Ecological Impact: An Exploratory Analysis of Barriers to Knowledge Valorisation among Applied Researchers. In Transcending Boundaries

Authors: Verena Régent, Brigitte Ecker
With the concept of knowledge valorisation, the European Commission, followed by other public grant providers, aims to maximise the return on public investment in research and innovation (R&I) and to enhance the utilisation of research results for societal, economic and ecological benefits. While this objective is legitimate, it places increasing demands on researchers, which are often challenging to meet. This chapter offers insights into the difficulties faced by researchers aspiring to disseminate and exploit their research outputs, based on a qualitative focus group study. The findings highlight issues such as the lack of exploitation skills among (natural) scientists and the perception that these activities add extra responsibilities beyond their core roles as researchers. Challenges specific to project-based research and the expressed need for more comprehensive and targeted support structures for researchers are also discussed. Additionally, the chapter presents examples of existing support programmes that address some of the needs identified in the focus groups. In conclusion, the results underscore the necessity for more systematic and differentiated support mechanisms tailored to the various phases and types of exploitation within R&I- systems.
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