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    Success factors of deep tech incubators. A qualitative study
    (2024) Meyer, Dario; Colonna, Francesco; Meyer, Rolf; Buisine, Stéphanie
    Deep tech start-ups, characterized by their focus on groundbreaking technologies and scientific advancements, face unique challenges that demand specialized support systems for their development and market entry. This paper presents a qualitative analysis based on ten interviews with managers of deep tech incubators, exploring the services offered, critical success factors, challenges and anticipated future changes. The services provided by incubators are comprehensive, ranging from technical and business mentorship to assistance in regulatory processes and access to financial resources. The study identifies that the success of deep tech incubators depends on customized support for start-ups, access to expertise and facilities, and a strong ecosystem and community network. Customized support ensures that the unique needs of each start-up are met, while access to technical resources and a vibrant network facilitates innovation and growth. Challenges such as cultural and mindset differences, operational difficulties, and regulatory navigation underscore the complex landscape in which these incubators operate. Anticipated changes within the next few years include a shift in investment focus towards projects with significant societal impact, an increase in international collaboration, and a deeper recognition of deep tech's role in solving global challenges. This paper contributes to the understanding of deep tech incubation, highlighting the support required to foster innovation in this sector. The insights from this study can inform policymakers, investors, and managers of deep tech incubators on fostering a conducive environment for innovation and growth in the deep tech sector.
    04B - Beitrag Konferenzschrift
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    Short duration, lasting impression. The role of short-term study trips in cross-cultural learning
    (Springer Cham, 2024) Meyer, Dario; Frey, Alice Lydia; Meyer, Rolf; Hinkelmann, Knut; Smuts, Hanlie
    04B - Beitrag Konferenzschrift
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    From potential to action. Strategies for supporting female founders in the pre-start-up phase
    (2024) Schmutz, Therese; Meyer, Dario; Merz, Daniel; Meyer, Rolf; Buisine, Stéphanie
    04B - Beitrag Konferenzschrift
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    Evaluation der GMI-Initiative: Ein Projekt von Schwyz Next in Zusammenarbeit mit der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz
    (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW, 2023) Schmutz, Therese; Meyer, Dario; Meyer, Rolf
    Schwyz Next unterstützt und vernetzt Unternehmen und Institutionen im Kanton Schwyz, die sich für Zukunftstrends interessieren, Innovationen realisieren und Erfahrungen teilen wollen. In diesem Rahmen wurde 2020 gemeinsam mit der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz die «Geschäftsmodellinnovations-Initiative» lanciert. Die vorliegende Evaluation betrachtet die 21 Webinare, 6 Makeathons und 4 Workshops sowie die Tools, Case Studies und weiteren Unterstützungsangebote auf der GMI-Plattform, um einerseits die vergangenen Veranstaltungen zu evaluieren und andererseits wiederum Erkenntnisse für die Zukunft mitzunehmen. Aus der Onlinebefragung und den 12 qualitativen Interviews geht hervor, dass Unternehmer:innen die Sicherheit schätzen, die ihnen die GMI-Initiative gibt, das persönliche Networking und den Input von aussen durch Expert:innen und andere Teilnehmende zu den aktuellen Herausforderungen des eigenen Unternehmens. Insbesondere das Format des Makeathons und physische Networkingveranstaltungen werden geschätzt und gewünscht.
    05 - Forschungs- oder Arbeitsbericht
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    Necessity entrepreneurship in ruminant Lebanese agriculture: Business model sustainability
    (CJEAS, 2022) Al-Kilani, Mahmoud; Meyer, Rolf
    Necessity entrepreneurship in the small ruminant sector plays a strategic role in the Lebanese agricultural economy despite its small size. The sector is underdeveloped and facing many challenges. This article proposes possible solutions to the challenges facing necessity entrepreneurs in this sector. The findings show that an “agricultural business hub” could consolidate the sector and address many of the challenges on an ongoing basis in order to increase farmer productivity and profitability. Such a Hub could exploit modern technology - in particular, mobile phones, internet and apps - to facilitate communication and dissemination of information to farmers and their markets. Besides reviewing existing literature, this study was conducted using a face-to-face in-depth interview with a field expert.
    01A - Beitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift
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    Evaluating the key success factors of social business hubs in the Middle East
    (IJSAB International, 2021) Al-Kilani, Mahmoud; Verkuil, Arie Hans; Meyer, Rolf
    Social business hubs play an important role in facilitating social innovation and support social entrepreneurs to deliver social benefits to the wider community. This paper aims to firstly identify and evaluate the key success factors of social business hubs in the Middle East with the focus on Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, secondly, identify what successful social hubs offer, and thirdly, identify the challenges facing social business hubs in the region. In-depth interviews with eight social business hub managers were conducted using a pre-designed questionnaire. The findings were interesting and meaningful and show the impact severity of the COVID-19 pandemic on the infrastructure of the social business hubs. Networking and collaboration seem to be the predominant success factor for social business hubs. Finally, we observe that social business hubs in the region are facing many challenges; the main two are lack of government support and funding issues.
    01A - Beitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift
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    Case Study «Amunemi»
    (edition gesowip, 2020) Aeschbacher, Marc; Verkuil, Arie Hans; Meyer, Rolf; Aeschbacher, Marc
    04A - Beitrag Sammelband
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    Case Study "Perseo Pharma"
    (edition gesowip, 2020) Kabous, Laila; Verkuil, Arie Hans; Meyer, Rolf; Aeschbacher, Marc
    Founded in 2019, Perseo Pharma is a preclinical-stage biotech company with a unique asset for the development of enzyme therapies. Perseo Pharma possesses an innovative and proprietary enzyme shielding technology. Founded as independent spin-off of INOFEA AG, the company focuses on therapeutic enzymes for the treatment of cancer and rare genetic diseases. Over the past three decades, 30 therapeutic enzymes have been approved by EMA and FDA generating yearly 40bn. Therapeutic enzymes address a wide variety of indications, ranging from rare genetic diseases (enzyme replacement therapies) to oncology (key tumor-element depletion therapies). This offers biotech companies different opportunities and application fields for further development of enzyme therapeutics. The goal of this research is to analyze the case based on the 7-key model and provide recommendations on the financing opportunities available for Perseo pharma.
    04A - Beitrag Sammelband
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    Case Study «Bureau Futur»
    (edition gesowip, 2020) Schulte, Volker; Verkuil, Arie Hans; Meyer, Rolf; Aeschbacher, Marc
    04A - Beitrag Sammelband
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    Case Study «Derma2go»
    (edition gesowip, 2020) Eisenbart, Barbara; Verkuil, Arie Hans; Meyer, Rolf; Aeschbacher, Marc
    04A - Beitrag Sammelband