Spin-offs in the metal-mechanic sector in Mexico: the case of machine tools

Abstract

This paper focuses on the creation of spin-offs in traditional and low-tech sectors located in a Mexican region. We analyze different factors that affect the creation of spin-offs such as the strategy of linking, role of the entrepreneurs’ education and experience, and geographical location within the region. We identified that entrepreneurs’ education and experience play a key role for the creation of spin-offs. We also found that geographic location within the region play an important role for the creation of spin-offs.