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Impact of Cooperative R&D Projects on ICT-Based Technology Convergence

  • Lee, Heongu (Office of Strategic R&D Planning under the MOTIE and at the Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management, College of Business, KAIST) ;
  • Kim, Pang Ryong (Economics of Technology Research Division, ETRI and at the University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Zo, Hangjung (School of Business and Technology Management, College of Business, KAIST)
  • Received : 2016.11.28
  • Accepted : 2017.03.08
  • Published : 2017.08.01
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Abstract

This study examines how the characteristics of cooperative research and development (R&D) projects in the public domain impact information and communication technology (ICT) convergence. Based on the analysis of 416 cooperative R&D projects under the ICT-based industry convergence R&D program in Korea, the study finds that the characteristics of cooperative R&D projects significantly impact ICT convergence. Moreover, the participation of public research institutes and universities is critical for ICT convergence compared with that of firms. However, in firm-to-firm cooperation, the participation of small and medium enterprises contributes to cross-sectional convergence, while the participation of large firms leads to overall and longitudinal convergence. R&D inputs such as the number of partners and government subsidies exhibit an inverted U-shaped relationship (negative quadratic effect) with technology convergence. Project duration and homogeneous partners are also critical factors for ICT convergence. The results indicate several implications and guidelines on how to effectively organize cooperative R&D projects to facilitate technology convergence.

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