Research centres and universities' intellectual capital: a quantitative empirical study of PhD holders' contributions

This study investigates the mechanisms of intellectual capital (IC) in knowledge‐intensive research centres and universities Minalogic cluster Grenoble, France. We use structural equation modelling to analyse responses from 248 PhD holders. Our results show a positive relationship among human, relational, structural, outcomes. first contribute early understanding IC by conducting quantitative empirical study, which is novel IC. support relation between knowledge‐based human relational alliances highlight importance employing PhD. Second, unlike past studies, we offer that (a) relates innovation (b) capital. suggest should develop an alliance portfolio for innovations. Third, uncover outcomes, contributing assessment economic social role public universities. presents managerial implications policymakers practitioners engaged highlighting key components