Influential Factors for ICT Innovations in Sri Lanka University-Industry Collaboration: A Systematic Literature Review

Chaminda Wijesinghe – Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden
National School of Business Management, Sri Lanka
Prof. Henrik Hansson – Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden
Prof. Love Ekenberg – Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden
International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Dr. Enosha Hettiarachchi – University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka

Corresponding Author: bandara@dsv.su.se

Received October 28, 2020; Revised November 15, 2020; Accepted November 15, 2020

Abstract. A university is a center of knowledge creation, and industry can be a vibrant place for innovation. This paper examines the key factors influencing university-industry collaboration (UIC) innovation catalysts in Sri Lanka. The study employed a systematic procedure based on the Grounded Theory to investigate the factors contributing to the success of UICs, and attributes for innovation capacities. The investigation was guided by the research question: what factors of UICs influence ICT innovations in Sri Lanka? A total of 41 research papers was selected from Science Direct, Scopus, and Ebscohost based on the availability of full text, and their relevance for the research question. The results of the study revealed that management directives, financial support, policies, proximity dimension, and heterogeneity are key factors for a successful UIC.