Universities are increasingly playing a leading role in society and are active partners in the ‘triple helix’ alliance. These alliances are based on the notion that a partnership between academia, industry and government offers a powerful potential for creative innovation and economic development. Successful triple helix alliances provide a powerful impetus for innovation and development for entire regions and are often a part of campus initiatives. The international attraction of these initiatives can help universities to forge links with international industry. The power of these alliances resides in combining the knowledge infrastructure of teaching/research institutions and industry, including across borders.

Knowledge economy