Innovation Policies and Practices within Innovation Ecosystems

This book examines the interplay between different types of innovation systems,such as clusters,networks,and regional innovation systems,using the ecosystem metaphor. It recognizes the need to develop new lenses to account for adaptative behavior within these systems, highlighting the diversity and heterogeneity of agents, complexity of relationships, and new forms of organization. The chapters originally appeared as a special issue of the journal Industry and Innovation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

While significant efforts have been made to differentiate between the concept of a system and an ecosystem, as well as to explore the diverse forms of ecosystems, there has been limited attention paid to understanding the dynamic interactions between these different ecosystem types or how the notion of a dynamic ecosystem can emerge from the static framework of a system approach. To address this gap in the literature, the five chapters in this volume specifically focus on highlighting the interplay between various types of innovation systems. A recurring theme throughout the book is the recognition of the necessity to develop novel lenses to formally account for adaptive behavior within clusters, networks, or regional innovation systems, employing the ecosystem metaphor.

Innovation ecosystems stand out for their remarkable diversity and heterogeneity, characterized by the presence of a wide range of agents with unique characteristics and roles. These ecosystems are characterized by complex relationships and networks that span different levels and domains. In contrast to more traditional concepts such as clusters or networks, innovation ecosystems exhibit new forms of organization, including underground, middleground, and upperground elements.

The five chapters in this book contribute to the existing knowledge on ecosystems by introducing various complexity dimensions. They explore the intricate relationships between agents, knowledge, systems, and other factors that shape the dynamics and evolution of innovation ecosystems. By incorporating these dimensions, the chapters provide a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and interactions that drive innovation and growth in today's rapidly changing world.

These chapters were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Industry and Innovation," further emphasizing their significance and relevance to the field of innovation studies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032246116