A Bibliometric Analysis of Technology Transfer and Collaboration between SMEs and Universities

Abstract

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of technology transfer and cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and universities. In the study, the intellectual structure and trends of academic publications on the subject were mapped in detail by utilising bibliometric methods. In the data collection process, records obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database were used and relevant documents were selected through specific keywords. In addition, VOSviewer software was used to visualise the relationships between key terms, institutions and research collaborations. The findings show that academic interest in SME-university collaborations has increased significantly in recent years, indicating that these collaborations play an important role in promoting innovation and enhancing economic competitiveness. However, the present results reveal that although the topic has gained importance in various academic circles, further research is needed to fill the gaps in the literature and to reveal new dimensions of university-industry collaborations.