Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile

This study examines the factors influencing university–industry collaboration in developing countries, using Chile as a case study. Although communication and university brand image are often viewed as central relational elements, results show that their effects on collaboration success are mostly i...

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Authors: Leiva, Ninoska, Caro González, Francisco Javier, Uribe, Rodrigo, Meruane, Viviana
Format: article
Status:Versión aceptada para publicación
Publication Date:2026
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repository:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/182535
https://doi.org/10.1177/09504222261417833
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:University-Industry collaboration
Research and Development (R&D) projects
Chilean R&D Dynamics
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Communication
University Brand Image
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spelling Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from ChileLeiva, NinoskaCaro González, Francisco JavierUribe, RodrigoMeruane, VivianaUniversity-Industry collaborationResearch and Development (R&D) projectsChilean R&D DynamicsStructural Equation Modeling (SEM)CommunicationUniversity Brand ImageThis study examines the factors influencing university–industry collaboration in developing countries, using Chile as a case study. Although communication and university brand image are often viewed as central relational elements, results show that their effects on collaboration success are mostly indirect. Based on survey data from Chilean firms involved in R&D projects and analyzed through PLS-SEM, the findings identify satisfaction as the strongest driver of collaboration success, operating both directly and through its positive influence on trust and commitment. Satisfaction is shaped by two antecedents: it is directly affected by university brand image and indirectly by communication, whose influence is transmitted through its positive impact on functional conflict. While neither brand image nor communication directly increases collaboration success, both enhance relational quality by strengthening satisfaction and improving conflict management. The study offers insights for policymakers and universities in developing economies seeking to improve the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of R&D partnerships.Sage PublicationsAdministración de Empresas y MarketingSEJ619: Communication & Social Sciences2026info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/11441/182535https://doi.org/10.1177/09504222261417833reponame:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevillainstname:Universidad de Sevilla (US)InglésIndustry and Higher Education.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09504222261417833info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:idus.us.es:11441/1825352026-06-17T12:51:07Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
title Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
spellingShingle Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
Leiva, Ninoska
University-Industry collaboration
Research and Development (R&D) projects
Chilean R&D Dynamics
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Communication
University Brand Image
title_short Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
title_full Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
title_fullStr Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
title_full_unstemmed Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
title_sort Examining the University-Industry Relationship in R&D Projects in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Chile
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Leiva, Ninoska
Caro González, Francisco Javier
Uribe, Rodrigo
Meruane, Viviana
author Leiva, Ninoska
author_facet Leiva, Ninoska
Caro González, Francisco Javier
Uribe, Rodrigo
Meruane, Viviana
author_role author
author2 Caro González, Francisco Javier
Uribe, Rodrigo
Meruane, Viviana
author2_role author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Administración de Empresas y Marketing
SEJ619: Communication & Social Sciences
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv University-Industry collaboration
Research and Development (R&D) projects
Chilean R&D Dynamics
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Communication
University Brand Image
topic University-Industry collaboration
Research and Development (R&D) projects
Chilean R&D Dynamics
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Communication
University Brand Image
description This study examines the factors influencing university–industry collaboration in developing countries, using Chile as a case study. Although communication and university brand image are often viewed as central relational elements, results show that their effects on collaboration success are mostly indirect. Based on survey data from Chilean firms involved in R&D projects and analyzed through PLS-SEM, the findings identify satisfaction as the strongest driver of collaboration success, operating both directly and through its positive influence on trust and commitment. Satisfaction is shaped by two antecedents: it is directly affected by university brand image and indirectly by communication, whose influence is transmitted through its positive impact on functional conflict. While neither brand image nor communication directly increases collaboration success, both enhance relational quality by strengthening satisfaction and improving conflict management. The study offers insights for policymakers and universities in developing economies seeking to improve the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of R&D partnerships.
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