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<p>Spin-off companies, as key mechanisms for transferring knowledge and technology from research environments to the production and economic sectors, play an important role in economic development and innovation. However, in Iran’s agricultural sector, the development of these companies faces multiple obstacles, leading to reduced survival rates and sustainability. The aim of this study is to identify and prioritize the barriers to establishing and developing spin-off companies within the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO). This research is applied in nature and designed with a mixed-methods approach (qualitative–quantitative). Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with experts and analyzed using thematic analysis, while quantitative data were employed using Q-factor analysis to identify mental patterns and rank barriers. The results indicated that the development of these companies in Iran’s agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including structural and administrative barriers, technological barriers, financial and credit barriers, marketing and branding barriers, cultural and human resource barriers, value chain and production barriers, market and commercialization barriers, legal and regulatory barriers, information technology and digital infrastructure barriers, industry and private sector connection barriers, infrastructural and equipment barriers, educational and research barriers, international communication barriers, and barriers related to macro-level policies and strategies. Each overarching challenge comprised several key sub-challenges, the importance of which was confirmed by respondents. The findings emphasize that reviewing regulations and supportive policies, establishing facilitation systems, developing skills and a culture of innovation in human resources, upgrading technological and digital infrastructure, strengthening industry and market connections, and creating legal and financial security for investors and researchers can smooth the path for the formation, development, and sustainability of spin-off companies in agriculture and significantly enhance their impact on innovation and the knowledge-based economy.</p>

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Linking knowledge to market through eliminating barriers hindering spin-off formation in the agri-tech ecosystem

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    2026年7月6日

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  • Hassan Alipour,
  • Khadijeh Bazrafkan,
  • Javad Ghasemi,
  • Ali Asadollahpour

摘要

Spin-off companies, as key mechanisms for transferring knowledge and technology from research environments to the production and economic sectors, play an important role in economic development and innovation. However, in Iran’s agricultural sector, the development of these companies faces multiple obstacles, leading to reduced survival rates and sustainability. The aim of this study is to identify and prioritize the barriers to establishing and developing spin-off companies within the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO). This research is applied in nature and designed with a mixed-methods approach (qualitative–quantitative). Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with experts and analyzed using thematic analysis, while quantitative data were employed using Q-factor analysis to identify mental patterns and rank barriers. The results indicated that the development of these companies in Iran’s agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including structural and administrative barriers, technological barriers, financial and credit barriers, marketing and branding barriers, cultural and human resource barriers, value chain and production barriers, market and commercialization barriers, legal and regulatory barriers, information technology and digital infrastructure barriers, industry and private sector connection barriers, infrastructural and equipment barriers, educational and research barriers, international communication barriers, and barriers related to macro-level policies and strategies. Each overarching challenge comprised several key sub-challenges, the importance of which was confirmed by respondents. The findings emphasize that reviewing regulations and supportive policies, establishing facilitation systems, developing skills and a culture of innovation in human resources, upgrading technological and digital infrastructure, strengthening industry and market connections, and creating legal and financial security for investors and researchers can smooth the path for the formation, development, and sustainability of spin-off companies in agriculture and significantly enhance their impact on innovation and the knowledge-based economy.