Prof. Hans Löfsten

Department of Technology Management and Economics

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

Email: hans.lofsten@chalmers.se

Qualifications

1992 Ph.D., Economics and Law, Göteborg University, Sweden

1988 B.S., Economics and Law, Göteborg University, Sweden

Publications (Selected)

1. Löfsten, H., Isaksson, A., Rannikko, H., Tornikoski, E., & Buffart, M. (2024). Impact of initial business model on the growth trajectory of new technology-based firms: A path dependency perspective. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 1-33.
2. Löfsten, H., & Klofsten, M. (2024). Exploring dyadic relationships between Science Parks and universities: bridging theory and practice. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 49(5), 1914-1934.
3. Löfsten, H. (2024). Policies for Scaling Up Technology-Based Firms. Annals of Science and Technology Policy, 8(3), 212-299.
4. Rådberg, K. K., & Löfsten, H. (2024). The entrepreneurial university and development of large-scale research infrastructure: Exploring the emerging university function of collaboration and leadership. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 49(1), 334-366.
5. Löfsten, H., Isaksson, A., & Rannikko, H. (2023). Entrepreneurial networks, geographical proximity, and their relationship to firm growth: a study of 241 small high-tech firms. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 48(6), 2280-2306.
6. Germain, E., Klofsten, M., Löfsten, H., & Mian, S. (2023). Science parks as key players in entrepreneurial ecosystems. R&D Management, 53(4), 603-619.
7. Rådberg, K. K., & Löfsten, H. (2023). Developing a knowledge ecosystem for large-scale research infrastructure. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 48(1), 441-467.
8. Löfsten, H., Isaksson, A., & Rannikko, H. (2022). The Effect of Entrepreneurial Networks on New Technology-Based Firms' Growth: The Mediating Role of Growth Orientation. International Review of Entrepreneurship, 20(2).
9. Rannikko, H., Buffart, M., Isaksson, A., Löfsten, H., & Tornikoski, E. T. (2022). Mobilising finance and achieving early growth in new technology-based firms: a legitimacy perspective. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 28(6), 1532-1555.
10. Isaksson, A., Löfsten, H., & Rannikko, H. (2021). The influence of initial business models on early business performance: A study of 589 new high-tech firms. International Journal of Innovation Management, 25(05), 2150055.
11. Cadorin, E., Klofsten, M., & Löfsten, H. (2021). Science Parks, talent attraction and stakeholder involvement: an international study. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 46(1), 1-28.
12. Klofsten, M., Norrman, C., Cadorin, E., & Löfsten, H. (2020). Support and development of small and new firms in rural areas: a case study of three regional initiatives. SN Applied Sciences, 2(1), 110.
13. Löfsten, H., Klofsten, M., & Cadorin, E. (2020). Science Parks and talent attraction management: university students as a strategic resource for innovation and entrepreneurship. European Planning Studies, 28(12), 2465-2488.
14. Rydehell, H., Isaksson, A., & Löfsten, H. (2019). Effects of internal and external resource dimensions on the business performance of new technology-based firms. International Journal of Innovation Management, 23(01), 1950001.
15. Rydehell, H., Isaksson, A., & Löfsten, H. (2019). Business networks and localization effects for new Swedish technology-based firms’ innovation performance. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 44(5), 1547-1576.
16. Rannikko, H., Tornikoski, E. T., Isaksson, A., & Löfsten, H. (2019). Survival and growth patterns among new technology‐based firms: Empirical study of cohort 2006 in Sweden. Journal of Small Business Management, 57(2), 640-657.

Profile Details

WoS ResearcherID: AAW-2319-2020

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7958-0516

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