Where is the social impact? Key barriers to knowledge valorisation

• Authors: Magdalena Grębosz-Krawczyk , Mateusz Sowa

Abstracts

EN

Knowledge valorisation, the process of transforming research outputs into societal, economic, and environmental value, remains a significant challenge for many research institutions, particularly in achieving measurable social impact. While knowledge commercialisation has gained prominence, the broader valorisation process is hindered by barriers that are often poorly understood. This study explores these barriers through partially standardized, in-depth interviews conducted in 2023 with representatives from 13 research units across five countries. Key findings reveal that researchers face constraints such as insufficient time, lack of awareness, and limited engagement, compounded by inadequate financial support for valorisation projects. A novel barrier identified is the absence of robust metrics to assess social impact – a critical gap not observed in knowledge commercialisation. These insights provide actionable recommendations for researchers, managers, and university leaders to enhance the knowledge valorisation process and its societal contributions. The study underscores the need for systemic changes to address these challenges and foster impactful collaborations between academia and broader society.

Keywords

EN

knowledge management; knowledge transfer; commercialisation; university; knowledge valorisation; barriers; scientific unit

• Publisher: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa
• Journal: Marketing Instytucji Naukowych i Badawczych
• Year: 2025
• Volume: 55
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 1-16

Dates

published

2025

Contributors

author

Magdalena Grębosz-Krawczyk

• Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Marketing and Sustainable Development, Łódź, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000000183392270

author

Mateusz Sowa

• Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Management, Łódź, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009000191838129

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/minib-2025-0001

Biblioteka Nauki

62759613