Evaluation of Technological Knowledge Transfer between Silicon Fen Firms and University of Cambridge Based on Patents Analysis

Silicon Fen (SF) is a cluster of high-tech firms located around the University Cambridge (UoC) in UK. This article, for first time, investigates technological bonds between SF and UoC based on patent analysis covering period 1999–2021. We provide short history SF, highlighting its early formation growth, role spin-off evolution. employ joint patents generated by various business sectors to calculate values collaboration strength (TCS). It found that majority (61%) are Pharma/Biotech sector with highest value TCS (16.45 × 10−3). Moreover, patent’s economic across disciplines calculated total counts citations. Our observations suggest senior university academics making their can effectively facilitate university–firm collaboration. Furthermore, relatively strong bond confirmed be influenced own rather than large independent SF. The outcomes this research contribute knowledge main geographical proximity.