Author

Dr. Alaa Salhani, Dr. Victoria Khnouf

Published in

Proceedings of  International Conference MATRE 2016, Beirut, Lebanon, Springer

Abstract

University–business research collaboration is an increasingly important innovation model [1]. This study examines the research collaboration between universities and business sector in Syria, which is based on two different questionnaires, the first one is conceived for faculty members, and the second one is for the business sector. This study concludes that researches which are  conducted by faculty members and  students in Syria do not significantly matching with the problems and the needs of business, also it shows that there is no significant difference between private and public universities in the above said domain, as well as between the social sciences and applied sciences faculties. Moreover, many faculty members are not so encouraged to achieve researches for main reasons; poor income, no program to be invested within the research outcomes. In addition, Syrian business sector does not provide data easily and funding for most researchers. On the other hand, most of Syrian business do not benefit from researches of Syrian universities, but they benefit more from foreign researches. This is due to the lack of trust with the ability of faculty members dealing and recommending adequate solution to businesses problems, they have no clue about the nature of research in the Syrian universities, in addition they consider the cooperation with universities as costly. However, most of the Syrian business sector is ready to participate into joint research programs with Syrian universities if it is financially supported. By considering the result, this research's aim is to suggest a new triple collaboration model that link Chambers, Universities and Business together through three interrelated elements [2]. This will match the gap between universities research and the Syrian business sector needs, then advancing  knowledge base, enhancing the relevance of research programs,  accelerating the application of  innovation within  the economy as well as contributing effectively and efficiently in the reconstruction phase of Syria.

Keywords: University  Business  Collaboration  Model  Syria 

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http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-54419-9_11