Beyond ‘triple helix’ toward ‘quadruple helix’ models in regional innovation systems: implications for theory and practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maura McAdam ◽  
Koenraad Debackere
Keyword(s):  
Triple Helix ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Quadruple Helix ◽  
Regional Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation

Strategic planning and foresight: the case of Smart Specialisation Strategy in Tuscany

foresight ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 491-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuele Fabbri
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Quadruple Helix ◽  
Regional Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Planning Decisions ◽  
Smart Specialisation

Purpose Within the theoretical framework of Regional Innovation Systems, the purpose of the paper is to introduce an innovative methodological scheme for strategic planning decisions in public administrations, based on foresight, roadmapping and large participation processes. Design/methodology/approach Starting from the main literature contribution on Regional Innovation Systems, foresight and decision-making processes, an innovative methodology has been elaborated for strategic planning, based on innovation and large participation processes. A practical application is also described with regards to strategic planning in Tuscany (IT) for Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3). Findings On a practitioner perspective, the methodology elaborated addresses strategic planning uncertainties, both when problem setting and in solution finding; a detailed application is provided, easily to be adapted to other regions, and main findings are related to regional innovation governance enforcement. Research limitations/implications Being the Tuscany S3 in the implementation phase, it is not possible to verify the adequacy of alternatives selected. Only mid-term evaluations will allow a deeper insight on the effectiveness of the methodology adopted. Practical implications The methodology represents a useful tool for public administrations in charge of strategic planning and in particular for S3, as an ex ante requirement for European Structural and Investment Funds. The description of the case of Tuscany provides practical hints for the methodology application. Social implications The methodology presents interesting social implications related to the large involvement of stakeholders and quadruple helix within regional strategic planning. Originality/value Within the framework of Regional Innovation Systems, strategic planning decisions are addressed with a scheme based on foresight and large participation processes. European Commission requirements are fully taken into consideration by the methodology. The methodology is easy to be adopted and customised to specific needs of other regions.

Open Innovation, Triple Helix and Regional Innovation Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Kerry ◽  
Michael Danson
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Boundary Spanning ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
Conceptual Paper

Through the lens of UK CATAPULT Centres this conceptual paper presents an examination of the links between open innovation, the Triple Helix model and regional innovation systems. Highlighting the importance of boundary-spanning intermediaries, the combined role of these concepts is explored in detail. A conceptual model is then proposed which shows how the Triple Helix model of innovation occurs within regional innovation systems, and how it is underpinned by open innovation principles. Finally, areas requiring further research are discussed, with a call for further emphasis on and exploration of the overlapping nature of the concepts.

scholarly journals Technologies for the Development of Methods for Evaluating an Innovative System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 5083-5091
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Regional Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Development Activity ◽  
Assessment Results

The purpose of this work is to develop proposals for improving the methodology for assessing the innovative development of the socio-economic system of Russian regions based on the achievements of international theory and practice in this field of research. To accomplish the task, the authors considered both conceptual and empirical approaches to the assessment of regional innovation systems in modern conditions of development. The article presents a new structure of the integral innovation index of the regions of Russia based on a critical review of the results of well-known scientific research and approaches that are used by leading development institutions. The authors have proposed the grouping of primary indicators into subindexes, reflecting the potential, conditions for development, activity and effectiveness of the innovation system of the region. The calculation of the value of the final integral index is carried out by taking into account the weights of the subindexes, while the study presents theoretical and practical developments that largely shift the emphasis on the effectiveness and efficiency of innovation activities. Special attention is paid to the interpretation of assessment results. Based on the range of possible values it was proposed to group regions by the identified types of innovation systems. The authors have tested the developed method on the example of the subjects of the Central Federal District of Russia, the results of which are illustrated by the innovation map of the regions. Based on the clustering of assessment results, a typology of regional innovation systems has been developed reflecting their heterogeneity. The work substantiates the need for a differentiated innovation policy for different types of regions, taking into account the complex of identified barriers and weaknesses. This will allow to level the obstacles to regional innovation and industrial growth. Thus, we are talking about the need to form a “smart strategy” of the region’s innovative development.

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