Global Innovation Systems—A conceptual framework for innovation dynamics in transnational contexts
(2017) In Research Policy 46(7). p.1284-1298- Abstract
This paper proposes a framework for the analysis of technological innovation processes in transnational contexts. By drawing on existing innovation system concepts and recent elaborations on the globalization of innovation, we develop a multi-scalar conceptualization of innovation systems. Two key mechanisms are introduced and elaborated: the generation of resources in multi-locational subsystems and the establishment of structural couplings among them in a global innovation system (GIS). Based on this conceptualization, we introduce a typology of four generic GIS configurations, building on the innovation mode and valuation system in different industry types. The analytical framework is illustrated with insights from four emerging... (More)
This paper proposes a framework for the analysis of technological innovation processes in transnational contexts. By drawing on existing innovation system concepts and recent elaborations on the globalization of innovation, we develop a multi-scalar conceptualization of innovation systems. Two key mechanisms are introduced and elaborated: the generation of resources in multi-locational subsystems and the establishment of structural couplings among them in a global innovation system (GIS). Based on this conceptualization, we introduce a typology of four generic GIS configurations, building on the innovation mode and valuation system in different industry types. The analytical framework is illustrated with insights from four emerging clean-tech industries. We state that a comprehensive GIS perspective is instrumental for developing a more explanatory stance in the innovation system literature and developing policy interventions that reflect the increasing spatial complexity in the innovation process.
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- Binz, Christian LU and Truffer, Bernhard
- organization
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- 2017-09-01
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- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Clean-tech industry, Globalization, Industry typology, Innovation policy, Innovation system
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- Research Policy
- volume
- 46
- issue
- 7
- pages
- 15 pages
- publisher
- Elsevier
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- scopus:85020685173
- wos:000405154300007
- ISSN
- 0048-7333
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.respol.2017.05.012
- language
- English
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- yes
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- affa123c-dd63-4d88-819c-86e530b0c5c4
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