The Role of Research Organizations in Shaping Research-Based Spin-Offs (RBS) in Romania. Regional Patterns under EU Funds
By: Lavinia Maria ILOIE and Serban MICLEA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0341 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 4647 - 4658
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
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