The importance of cooperation between higher education institutions (HEIs) has increased and allows the development of competitive advantages, particularly through the transfer of knowledge and technology. Establishing well-conceived and well-managed cooperation networks can bring benefits and overcome obstacles. This article assesses the importance of cooperation between HEIs, characterizing the type of partner suitable for the establishment of cooperation and analysing the benefits and barriers that may arise. To achieve this objective, a qualitative approach based on a case study was adopted. Portuguese HEIs cooperating in the Business Simulation (BS) project were analysed. The results obtained reveal that cooperation between HEIs, more specifically in the BS project, is fundamental for the exchange of knowledge, the acquisition of new technology and platforms, and the acquisition of new work practices. However, it will be necessary to overcome barriers, principally of a more technological nature. This study uses a new and innovative structure, employing a model that expands knowledge on the topic by identifying three dimensions that influence cooperation between HEIs. The authors also present implications for theory and practice and propose an agenda for future research.

高等教育机构 (HEI) 之间合作的重要性已经增加，并允许发展竞争优势，特别是通过知识和技术的转让。建立精心构思、管理完善的合作网络，既能带来好处，又能克服障碍。本文评估了高校之间合作的重要性，描述了适合建立合作的合作伙伴类型，并分析了可能产生的收益和障碍。为了实现这一目标，采用了基于案例研究的定性方法。分析了在商业模拟（BS）项目中合作的葡萄牙高等教育机构。获得的结果表明，高校之间的合作，更具体地说是在 BS 项目中，是知识交流的基础，获取新技术和平台，以及获取新的工作实践。然而，有必要克服障碍，主要是技术性更强的障碍。本研究采用了一种新的创新结构，采用了一种模型，通过确定影响高等教育机构之间合作的三个维度来扩展有关该主题的知识。作者还提出了对理论和实践的影响，并提出了未来研究的议程。