THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES EXPERIENCES ON COMMERCIALISATION SUPPORT SYSTEM

Abstract

This article explores the experiences of Research Universities (RU) on Commercialisation Support Systems (CSS) with a specific focus in the Malaysian context. Research design, data and methodology: A qualitative research was carried out, in which six RU were interviewed. A structured interview was conducted. To analyse and interpret the data was using an approach adopted in qualitative thematic strategy. The findings were transcribed using Atlas.ti software to analyse related themes through a thematic analysis approach to link theories. Results: The findings provide useful insights into the significant roles of support system on the commercialisation strategy and impacts on the ecosystem of innovation and commercialisation to strengthen the role of university-industry-community relation to drive the economy towards a high-income nation. Conclusions: This study will contribute theory through commercialisation literature by adding new knowledge concerning the link between universities and support system in commercialisation. Therefore, the practical contributions are significant for universities; industries; research institutes; government and societies to develop and plan strategically for effective, strategic and sustainable support system in innovation and commercialisation ecosystem.