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Bridgework ahead! Innovation ecosystems vis-à-vis responsible innovation.

Authors :
Foley, Rider
Wiek, Arnim
Source :
Journal of Nanoparticle Research. Feb2017, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p1-16. 16p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Public funding agencies largely support academic research as an effort to stimulate future product commercialization and foster broader societal benefits. Yet, translating research nurtured in academic settings into such outcomes is complex and demands functional interactions between government, academic, and industry, i.e., 'triple helix,' organizations within an innovation ecosystem. This article argues that in the spirit of responsible innovation, research funding should build bridges that extend beyond the triple helix stakeholders to connect to peripheral organizations. To support that argument, evidence from agent network analysis gathered from two case studies reveals strong and weak connections, as well as gaps within innovation ecosystems in Switzerland and metropolitan Phoenix, USA. This article offers insights on how innovation ecosystems are aligned or misaligned with responsible innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13880764
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121976729
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-017-3770-5