Rethinking the Resources and Responsibilities of University Spin-Offs: Critical Factors in Times of Global Crisis

In recent years, the promotion of university spin-offs has become a measure adopted by many European universities to facilitate commercialization new technologies and knowledge that can lead more sustainable economies societies. However, effectiveness university-based companies also been questioned, as them are resource-constrained, remain small in size struggle consolidate once they leave context. This paper addresses two main research questions: what critical factors inhibiting consolidation, performance, development at mid-range university, which need be addressed most thoroughly university’s support programs order improve their efficiency? To answer these questions, we collected relevant information from panel experts interviewed academic entrepreneurs public South Spain. The analytic hierarchy process was applied identify prioritize sub-factors encountered companies. results show poor management is biggest factor consolidation spin-offs. One implication, findings our study reveal, for administrators terms managing business opposed prioritizing difficulties associated with launch. Another raise awareness among faculties importance finding an appropriate balance between technical managerial skills chances entrepreneurial success.