Henry Etzkowitz teorized the triple helix model: when the State create conditions and rules, if University develops and is able to transfer its research, and with the engagement of a good enterpreneur, the result is an enterprise with innovative products and services, capable to gain on international market.
Despite there is who does think in italy spin-offs can’t grow without “steal” the value to university, this seems not to be the case of TRE. Born as a spin-off in the Politecnico di Milano, it noy producesn a great value for university, financing scolarships, researches and PHDs.