Prof. Hans Löfsten

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

Email: hans.lofsten@chalmers.se

Qualifications

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

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

Publications (Selected)

1. Löfsten H. How Entrepreneurial are Universities? A Typological Analysis of Swedish Higher Education Institutions. Higher Education Policy. 2025 Nov 12:1-35.
2. Klofsten M, Löfsten H, Albahari A. A typology approach to understanding the diversity of Science Parks. Technovation. 2025 Jul 1;145:103267.
3. Löfsten H, Isaksson A, Rannikko H, Tornikoski E, Buffart M. Impact of initial business model on the growth trajectory of new technology-based firms: A path dependency perspective. The Journal of Technology Transfer. 2025 Feb;50(1):29-61.
4. Löfsten H, Klofsten M. Exploring dyadic relationships between Science Parks and universities: bridging theory and practice. The Journal of Technology Transfer. 2024 Oct;49(5):1914-34.
5. Löfsten H. Policies for scaling up technology-based firms. Annals of Science and Technology Policy. 2024 Sep 29;8(3):212-99.
6. Rådberg KK, Löfsten H. The entrepreneurial university and development of large-scale research infrastructure: Exploring the emerging university function of collaboration and leadership. The Journal of Technology Transfer. 2024 Feb;49(1):334-66.
7. Löfsten H, Isaksson A, Rannikko H. Entrepreneurial networks, geographical proximity, and their relationship to firm growth: a study of 241 small high-tech firms. The Journal of Technology Transfer. 2023 Dec;48(6):2280-306.
8. Germain E, Klofsten M, Löfsten H, Mian S. Science parks as key players in entrepreneurial ecosystems. R&D Management. 2023 Sep;53(4):603-19.
9. Rådberg KK, Löfsten H. Developing a knowledge ecosystem for large-scale research infrastructure. The Journal of Technology Transfer. 2023 Feb;48(1):441-67.
10. Löfsten H, Isaksson A, Rannikko H. The Effect of Entrepreneurial Networks on New Technology-Based Firms' Growth: The Mediating Role of Growth Orientation. International Review of Entrepreneurship. 2022 Apr 1;20(2).
11. Rannikko H, Buffart M, Isaksson A, Löfsten H, Tornikoski ET. Mobilising finance and achieving early growth in new technology-based firms: a legitimacy perspective. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research. 2022 Aug 12;28(6):1532-55.
12. Isaksson A, Löfsten H, Rannikko H. The influence of initial business models on early business performance: A study of 589 new high-tech firms. International Journal of Innovation Management. 2021 Jun 8;25(05):2150055.
13. Cadorin E, Klofsten M, Löfsten H. Science Parks, talent attraction and stakeholder involvement: an international study. The Journal of Technology Transfer. 2021 Feb;46(1):1-28.
14. Klofsten M, Norrman C, Cadorin E, Löfsten H. Support and development of small and new firms in rural areas: a case study of three regional initiatives. SN Applied Sciences. 2020 Jan;2(1):110.
15. Löfsten H, Klofsten M, Cadorin E. Science Parks and talent attraction management: university students as a strategic resource for innovation and entrepreneurship. European Planning Studies. 2020 Dec 1;28(12):2465-88.

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