Phase change in engineering knowledge production: from an academic to an entrepreneurial contex

Williams, Bill; Figueiredo, José

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Williams, Bill

Figueiredo, José

Abstract(s)

This study uses the characterization of contrasting modes of knowledge production to follow the engineering design and research activity of a group of engineers who migrated from an academic environment to a successful startup firm. Semi-structured interviews were used to construct a narrative approach characterizing their activities in the two settings. We relate their practice to Mode 1 and Mode 2 knowledge production phases and note the importance of a phase change in the transition between the two modes.