scholarly journals A Conceptual Framework for Developing of Regional Innovation Ecosystems

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iryna Pidorycheva ◽  
Hanna Shevtsova ◽  
Valentina Antonyuk ◽  
Nataliia Shvets ◽  
Hanna Pchelynska

The article highlights a conceptual framework for developing of regional innovation ecosystems at the NUTS 1 level. The authors' definition of the innovation ecosystem of the region has been given. The ranking of EU-27 NUTS 1 regions by R&D intensity indicator allowed identifying most innovatively active regions and draw the conclusion about their concentration in three science-intensive macro-clusters. The conceptual model of the regional innovation ecosystem of Ukraine has been suggested taking into account features of its current territorial division. The key dimensions of the model include the goal of the ecosystem, its actors, the environment and the system of internal and external interrelationship. Considering the specifics of regional governance in Ukraine, it was substantiated that it is advisable to use the existing network of regional research centres as institutional tools to support regional innovation ecosystems at NUTS 1 level. It is suggested to create special coordination centres, in particular, regional innovation councils at NUTS 2 level.  Keywords: innovation ecosystem, innovation process, region, economic area, NUTS, actor, stakeholder, institutional tool, European Union, Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuzhuo Cai ◽  
Jinyuan Ma ◽  
Qiongqiong Chen

While higher education has been considered as both an ‘engine’ for innovation and a ‘catalyst’ for sustainability development, the integration of both the ‘innovation engine’ and ‘sustainability catalyst’ roles is best reflected in higher education’s engagement in innovation ecosystems—the theme of this special issue, including 16 articles dealing with the topic from various perspectives. In this editorial, we outline an overarching framework about the relations between higher education and innovation ecosystem. When elaborating the framework, we provide a new definition of innovation ecosystem and identify three roles of university in innovation ecosystems, based on synthesizing relevant literature. The framework could facilitate readers to comprehend each of the collected articles and find synergy among them.


Author(s):  
Diliara Suleeva

In recent years, great attention has been paid to the problems of developing innovation activities in the Kyrgyz Republic. They became the most discussed in the country, and modernization and industrialization are the main directions of the current state policy of Kyrgyzstan. The objective need for the implementation of scientific and other innovations in the country, taking into account regional particularities, determines the relevance of the research chosen. The article considers the possibility of implementing an effective regional innovation system based on the so-called “smart” specialization in the Kyrgyz Republic. The economy of the republic is extremely important constantly developing innovation process, and it should not end only on the acquisition of expensive innovative equipment. It is necessary to develop the whole system with the obligatory involvement of the regions. This is the only way to rely on the successful development of innovations. The paper analyzes the main directions of innovation development at the regional level. The problems of promoting the innovation ecosystem in Kyrgyzstan in general, and innovation processes in agriculture, in particular, have been identified.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
GP P Kotelnikov ◽  
AV V Kolsanov

The article focuses on the role of Samara State Medical University in the development of innovative capacity of the Samara region in the sphere of healthcare and medical education. Special attention is given to the multilevel innovative infrastructure of SSMU, which includes such unique departments as the Center for groundbreaking research “IT in medicine”, the scientific and production technology park, scientific-educational centers, small innovative enterprises and others. In particular, this infrastructure is an integrative platform not only for own innovation process at the university, but also for the development of current medical science prospects, for the formation of unique competences in interdisciplinary spheres, for the realization of science-based business, for the organization of innovative educational process (especially in the sphere of simulation technologies), for implementation into clinical practice, and also for successful incorporation into international cooperation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 1336-1356
Author(s):  
E.V. Popov ◽  
V.L. Simonova ◽  
I.P. Chelak

Subject. This article explores the economic and social relations regarding the formation and functioning of innovation ecosystems. Objectives. The article aims to develop a typology of models of regional innovation systems. Methods. For the study, we used a system logical analysis and simulation modeling. Results. The article presents an original typology of models of regional innovation ecosystems and basic tools for analyzing and modeling different ecosystems (classification criteria, groups). Conclusions. We propose to use these models for analytical developments, design, and description of various examples of the subject of research in the real world, in the activities of a wide range of socio-economic and political actors both within ecosystems and influencing their genesis from the outside.


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-89
Author(s):  
Irina Saur-Amaral

Our paper performs a systematic literature review on academic and non-academic studies on “wisdom of the crowds” or “collective intelligence” and its possible usage to enhance innovation, with or without financial compensation for the member of the crowd. We aggregate and critically compare contributions since 2004, when the concept was coined, in a conceptual framework meant to assist innovation professionals in sourcing various types of knowledge from the crowds. Key dimensions point towards different approaches according to the type of information/knowledge required, different types of target-crowd, according to company goals and phase of innovation process where knowledge is to be used.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (522) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
A. O. Kobernyk ◽  

The article substantiates the prerequisites, prospects and advantages of creating an innovation ecosystem at different levels of its formation. The main approaches to defining the essence of the concept of innovation ecosystems in both domestic and foreign specialized literature and their adaptability to the regional level are analyzed and grouped. The harmonious innovation ecosystem is a sign of a progressive society, which is identified by the symbiotic functioning of people and organizations, the result of which is the production of conscious innovations. The author outlines the stages of formation of the regional innovation ecosystem, the circle of its participants and ways of their interaction. For each stage, the procedures for its implementation, the main characteristic features and processes of transition from one to another are determined. The main feature of the creation and functioning of the regional ecosystem is the stable, constant interaction of its participants with educational and scientific institutions, as well as the adaptability of these institutions to the variability of the external environment. The article describes certain elements of foreign experience in the development of regional ecosystems and their implementation in Ukraine. Awareness of the existence or prerequisites for creating an effective regional ecosystem is the first step towards effective regional management and activation of the potential of the national economy. On the one hand, in the context of decentralization, local self-government bodies get maximum freedom in creating organizational elements of the regional innovation ecosystem, supporting scientific and human resources and the communication business environment. The author emphasizes that without the State support it is impossible to create conditions for the protectionism of innovation activity, to activate investment potential, to stimulate the necessary forms and methods of financing the relevant activity. Therefore, work at the regional level in terms of innovation should be carried out simultaneously following two directions of the hierarchy: from bottom up and from top to bottom in constant cooperation and coordination of own actions. As a result, priority directions of the State and regional support for the development of regional innovation ecosystems on the basis of the main specific platforms or technologies are substantiated.


2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Birkner ◽  
Tivadar Máhr ◽  
Nora Rodek Berkes

Abstract Innovation process research is changing. In addition to the former territorial approach (examining countries or regions), the description of innovation cooperation in local areas is becoming more and more accepted. Instead of the innovation ability of the traditional large enterprises, research has begun to study the role of small and medium-sized enterprises, non-governmental organizations, local governments, and educational institutions (especially universities), which foreshadows the development of a new innovation system. In 2015, we conducted a study focusing on the civil and corporate relations of a major university. We tried to determine the new directions based on the economic and social cooperation as well as to search for the practical implementation of the theoretical helixes in these interactions. We came to the conclusion that universities not only are determinative according to the triple helix model but also have a prominent role in the creation of new innovation ecosystems, particularly in a well-defined geographical area.


2003 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 67-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID DOLOREUX

All too often, innovation research emphasizes core regions exemplifying successful innovation systems or "learning regions" such as, Silicon Valley, Route 128, Emilia-Romagna and Baden-Württemberg. However, lessons learned from these regions are seldom applicable elsewhere, in particular to territories where actors strategic to the innovation process are less diversified. The regional innovation system (RIS) in peripheral regions, and the likelihood of their acting as conduits for the innovation system, have seldom been the subjects of discussion. The objective of this paper is to study the way in which innovation occurs, including an investigation of actual innovation activities and capabilities of firms located in a peripheral area, and specific factors affecting their innovation activities. The discussion draws its empirical substance from the case of the Beauce in Québec (Canada). A survey of 45 SMEs was conducted in order to get a better understanding of the key dimensions of innovation activities.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Jiménez-Buedo

AbstractReactivity, or the phenomenon by which subjects tend to modify their behavior in virtue of their being studied upon, is often cited as one of the most important difficulties involved in social scientific experiments, and yet, there is to date a persistent conceptual muddle when dealing with the many dimensions of reactivity. This paper offers a conceptual framework for reactivity that draws on an interventionist approach to causality. The framework allows us to offer an unambiguous definition of reactivity and distinguishes it from placebo effects. Further, it allows us to distinguish between benign and malignant forms of the phenomenon, depending on whether reactivity constitutes a danger to the validity of the causal inferences drawn from experimental data.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Fassio

Food, the basic connecting unit of all the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, plays a crucial role in the ecological transition towards a circular economic paradigm. This paper takes scientific considerations as a starting point in order to contribute to the definition of a theoretical-operational framework in which to grow the Circular Economy for Food. This is a still-open question in a sector of the circular economy that is emerging as vital to sustainable development. The 3 C's of Capital, Cyclicality and Co-evolution offer a systemic, holistic vision of the food system's role. Within this conceptual framework, the designers can find the main boundaries of the system, within which to express their creativity. The aim must be to avoid damaging relationships with the best supplier of raw material known to humanity (Nature), respecting planetary boundaries and at the same time offering a fair space to civil society.


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