A framework for the drivers and challenges of the formation of R&D relocation and its destination

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Researcher, National Research Institute for Science Policy

2 Institute for Science and Technology Studies, Shahid Beheshti University

10.22104/jtdm.2026.5796.3055

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Relocating research and development (R&D) outside companies and internationally to take advantage of opportunities such as lower costs,, which has led to an increase in studies in this field. Various studies have been conducted on the phenomenon of R&D Relocation. which requires a review study to identify different dimensions in the study of R&D Relocation. In the present study, based on the systematic review of empirical studies conducted in the period from 2000 to 2020, it has been investigated the drivers and obstacles in the research on decision-making on R&D Relocation as well as the desired location for this outsourcing. The results describe the multiple factors that are driving the implementation of this strategy in R&D and its location. The results of the research show that the companies make a decision on the RDR based on some drivers and with motivations, and they choose the R&D locations based on attention to factors. Identifying these factors leads to helping policy makers to develop strategies to attract foreign research and development in their country and companies to strengthen these strategies within themselves on the one hand and identify the right place for transferring research and development on the other hand.

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  • Receive Date: 13 August 2022
  • Revise Date: 10 February 2026
  • Accept Date: 14 February 2026

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