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<sec><h3>Subject and purpose of work: </h3>
<p>This study explores the challenges and opportunities of collaboration between Algerian universities and industrial enterprises, emphasizing the influence of social and cognitive proximity on successful partnerships, irrespective of geographical proximity.</p>
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<sec><h3>Materials and methods</h3>
<p>: Utilizing qualitative methods, the study includes semi-structured interviews with 16 directors of university research laboratories across the nation. Its aim is to analyze whether cultural or cognitive disparities play a role in collaboration challenges.</p>
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<sec><h3>Results</h3>
<p>: The study revealed that cognitive proximity stands out as a pivotal factor, as shared or complementary skills and knowledge foster synergies, enhance mutual understanding, and facilitate effective communication. This, in turn, leads to successful research collaborations and tailored training initiatives aligned with market needs. Additionally, social and cultural proximity is highlighted as a significant element, simplifying exchanges and strengthening trust among stakeholders. The study underscores the importance of close social relationships in improving communication and facilitating the exchange of ideas, ultimately reinforcing collaborative efforts between universities and industry. This shows that geographical proximity is not truly a crucial element for successful collaboration.</p>
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<sec><h3>Conclusions</h3>
<p>: This study proposes several measures to enhance collaboration. It sets the groundwork for future investigations by exploring the perspectives of industrial stakeholders, thereby enriching the discourse on collaborative initiatives between academia and industry in Algeria.</p>
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Subject and purpose of work: 
This study explores the challenges and opportunities of collaboration between Algerian universities and industrial enterprises, emphasizing the influence of social and cognitive proximity on successful partnerships, irrespective of geographical proximity.

Materials and methods
: Utilizing qualitative methods, the study includes semi-structured interviews with 16 directors of university research laboratories across the nation. Its aim is to analyze whether cultural or cognitive disparities play a role in collaboration challenges.

Results
: The study revealed that cognitive proximity stands out as a pivotal factor, as shared or complementary skills and knowledge foster synergies, enhance mutual understanding, and facilitate effective communication. This, in turn, leads to successful research collaborations and tailored training initiatives aligned with market needs. Additionally, social and cultural proximity is highlighted as a significant element, simplifying exchanges and strengthening trust among stakeholders. The study underscores the importance of close social relationships in improving communication and facilitating the exchange of ideas, ultimately reinforcing collaborative efforts between universities and industry. This shows that geographical proximity is not truly a crucial element for successful collaboration.

Conclusions
: This study proposes several measures to enhance collaboration. It sets the groundwork for future investigations by exploring the perspectives of industrial stakeholders, thereby enriching the discourse on collaborative initiatives between academia and industry in Algeria.

Collaboration Between University and Industry in Algeria: Beyond Geographical Proximity. Case Study of University Research Laboratories in Algeria

Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne

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Subject and purpose of work: 
This study explores the challenges and opportunities of collaboration between Algerian universities and industrial enterprises,...

Collaboration Between University and Industry in Algeria: Beyond Geographical Proximity. Case Study of University Research Laboratories in Algeria

Published Online: Apr 02, 2024

Page range: 58 - 77

Received: Dec 01, 2023

Accepted: Jan 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ers-2024-0003

Keywords
collaboration, university, industry, geographical, cognitive proximity, social proximity

© 2024 Nahla Naga et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Collaboration Between University and Industry in Algeria: Beyond Geographical Proximity. Case Study of University Research Laboratories in Algeria

Published Online: Apr 02, 2024

Page range: 58 - 77

Received: Dec 01, 2023

Accepted: Jan 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ers-2024-0003

Keywordscollaboration, university, industry, geographical, cognitive proximity, social proximity

© 2024 Nahla Naga et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
collaboration, university, industry, geographical, cognitive proximity, social proximity