关键词: 科技中介, 功能, 网络位置, 绩效, S&T Intermediaries, Function, Network Position, Performanc

Abstract: S&T intermediaries play critical role on maintaining network ties and optimizing allocation of innovative resource. Using social network analysis theory, this paper examines the impacts of S&T intermediary function and network position on performance of industry cluster based on studies 32 typical industry cluster in Zhejiang province . The results show that S&T intermediary strengthened performance of the cluster by means of three types of functions, such as searching & perceiving, communication & absorption, commercialization, and it takes more advantage on allocating cluster resource when S&T intermediary is at the centre of network and hold more structural holes. The more important the network position of S&T intermediary is, the stronger role S&T intermediary plays by improving its function of searching & perceiving, communication & absorption. The empirical findings provide us with valuable policy implication in development and management of S&T intermediaries.