ABSTRACT
In this last chapter we proceed as follows: first, in Section 5.1 we reiterate the aim and structure of this study. Second, we present a summary by discussing the proceedings in the different chapters and the outstanding results (Section 5.2). Next, we draw some practical implications for political programmes aimed at supporting regional start-up activities (Section 5.3). Finally, in Section 5.4 we give an outlook and open up some new research questions deriving from the findings in this study.
