Scientific entrepreneurship

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Scientific entrepreneurship, a concept introduced by Norbert Szyperski, remains underexplored compared to other entrepreneurship domains. This festschrift, honoring Szyperski on his 80th birthday, compiles a collection of EXIST-related projects, experiences, success factors, and recommendations, serving as a comprehensive contribution to the field. It offers valuable insights into the evolution of the EXIST program in Germany, capturing lessons learned over a decade and beyond. The contributions are organized to first present an overview of "EXIST at a glance." Following this, the collection delves into the diverse institutionalization possibilities for "collaborations and networks" in scientific entrepreneurship. Subsequent articles explore methods for "engineering the process of idea generation" and effectively matching promising ideas with individuals and potential funding sources. Counseling and education are central themes, reflected in many EXIST projects, highlighting their significance in the discourse. Finally, the collection addresses the perspectives of "internationalization and growth," emphasizing that technology-intensive and knowledge-based startups often operate in the global marketplace, with a notable potential for rapid and successful expansion compared to other startup types.