Factors Affecting Commercialization of Agricultural Innovation in Kermanshah Science and Technology Park, Iran

International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development

مقاله 13، دوره 7، شماره 1، خرداد 2017، صفحه 121-132   

نوع مقاله: Research Article

نویسندگان

Nasibeh Pourfateh¹؛ Nader Naderi²؛ Farahnaz Rostami^{* 2}

¹M.Sc, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

²Assistant Professor, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

چکیده

Science and technology parks have been a major driver of both the commercialization of agricultural innovation and the financial success of many farm and agribusiness firms. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to explain the factors affecting commercialization of agricultural innovation in Kermanshah Science and Technology Park. The experts of this center were sampled by the census method (N=110). Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Research findings indicated that factors affecting commercialization of agricultural innovation in Kermanshah Science and Technology Park included support of small and medium enterprise firms, relationship of parks with universities and research centers, and consequence of commercialization for agricultural sectors and research centers.

کلیدواژه‌ها

agricultural innovation؛ Commercialization؛ Science and Technology Parks؛ structural equation modeling

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