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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Van Looy, Bart author Grabowska, Marcelina author Vlaisavljevic, Vesna author Lecocq, Catherine author Debackere, Koenraad author 2024-06-21T17:25:50Z 2024-07-16T05:10:11Z 2024-01-17 2024-06-21T17:25:55Z Over a timespan of a few decades, biotechnology evolved from an area of fundamental scientific enquiry into a variety of different application areas (ranging from pharmaceuticals/health care to agriculture, food and materials) with an ever increasing economical footprint. By using patent and publication-based indicators, we aim to address several relevant aspects of the technological performance of regions in the field of biotechnology. We examine the role of anchor tenants: is the presence of those still essential to flourish as a biotech region? Furthermore, we zoom in on the different mechanisms through which science (its multifaceted role) contributes to local technology development. Our study provides in-depth longitudinal analysis that adopts the long-term perspective of biotech globally in order to describe the enablers of regional growth. Our research confirms: the importance of first mover advantage as being a top region in the early phase of the industry sustains the progress; science quantity and quality matters; entrepreneurial orientation of universities does make a difference. Adopting the long view pays off as regions benefit from the presence of multiple firms, rather than relying on the anchor tenant as an engine for growth. The S&T collaborations beyond the boundaries of region account for potential contributions. Biotecnologia Sistemes productius locals Emprenedoria Biotechnology Industrial clusters Entrepreneurship Growth of biotech clusters over several decades through pioneering, variety and entrepreneurial science