Designing a model of inter-organizational interactions of universities In order to development of technological innovation

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1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of educational Administration, University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran

2 Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Administration, Department of Educational Administration and Planning, School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Planning, School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Planning, School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran0917

10.22098/ael.2025.17165.1561

Abstract

Background and Objective: Effective interaction and cooperation of universities with other players in the innovation ecosystem is one of the most important factors in the growth and development of applied technologies in society. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study was to design a comprehensive model to explain inter-organizational interactions between universities in order to develop technological innovation.
research methodology: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and the theory-building metasynthesis research method. Accordingly, the findings of relevant scientific studies in the period 1995-2025 were extracted and the collected data were analyzed through three stages of open, axial, and selective coding.
Findings: The research findings were presented in the form of 53 open codes and 12 core codes in three axes of antecedents, processes, and outcomes. The antecedents axis was presented in the form of 3 core codes (individual, organizational, and environmental factors); the processes axis was presented in the form of 5 core codes (development of joint infrastructure, transfer of knowledge and technology, management of joint projects, development of cooperation networks, knowledge management); The outcomes were organized into four core codes (development of innovative products and services, increasing organizational income, economic and social development of the community, and enhancing the reputation of the university). To enhance the credibility of the findings, four types of validation strategies were used: descriptive, interpretive, theoretical, and pragmatic.
Conclusion: The effectiveness of inter-organizational interactions between universities in developing technological innovation is the result of paying attention to prerequisite factors and efficient processes during the formation of these interactions.

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  • Receive Date: 11 April 2025
  • Revise Date: 03 June 2025
  • Accept Date: 04 June 2025

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