More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/13398 Science, technology and innovation policies (STIS) are interrelated and connected. They are important as innovation drives economic development and societal welfare. The book series aims to contribute to improved understanding of these interrelations. Interdisciplinary in coverage, the series focuses on the links between STIS, business, economy and society. The series offers theoretical and practical relevance through studying conceptual and empirical contributions. Relevant topics include STIS and its economic and social impacts, STIS policy design and implementation, entrepreneurship policies, foresight studies, emerging technologies and technology and innovation management. The series is addressed to professionals in research and teaching, consultancies and industry, governments and international organizations.