Author(s): Ziad Al-Gasim, Aslan Amat Senin, Mohd Effandi bin Yusoff
University-industry collaboration (UIC) has attracted the attention of academics and practitioners in innovation management, innovation systems, and regional development studies. This study aims to examine the relationship between UIC management mechanisms and UIC performance, with the mediating effect of UIC activities. This study was conducted in Qatar's academic institutions, which included colleges, faculties, schools, and research centres affiliated with universities in Qatar. Data for the study were collected via random sampling from 209 respondents. The respondents were academic professors and researchers affiliated with 33 academic institutes in Qatar. All data were analysed using the partial least squares (PLS) technique, based on structural equation modelling (SEM). The Smart PLS 3.0 software tool was applied to generate all the required tests for data analysis. The results confirm the positive and significant influence of UIC management mechanisms on UIC performance, and the partial mediating effect of UIC activities on the relationship between UIC management mechanisms and UIC performance. This study also offers a practical tool for assessing the performance of UIC in Qatar and draws key contextual conclusions to enhance UIC in Qatar.