Reconsidering actor roles in regional innovation systems: transformative industrial change in the forest-based bioeconomy

Strategic Synergies Between Beyond 5G and Smart Grids for Sustainable Development

“…Besides that, the TIS conceptual background has evolved since Bergek and colleagues (2008), with context patterns that propose new horizons to this perspective because they integrate technological systems into some socio-technical elements and interact with them (Bergek et al, 2008;Furtado et al, 2020;Borges et al, 2023;Bulah et al, 2023;Norouzi et al, 2023;Zou et al, 2023;Martin et al, 2023;De Oliveira, 2022).…”

Bioeconomy firms and where to find them

“…Related studies have investigated innovative bio-clusters and regional innovation systems centered on biotechnologies (Abbasiharofteh, Broekel 2020, Heimeriks, Boschma 2014, Kamath et al 2023, innovation networks (Bauer et al 2018), and regional bioeconomy policies and strategies (Andersson, Grundel 2021). Additionally, there is increasing research interest in regional path creation and the pivotal role of actors and agency in propelling regional bioeconomy transitions (Martin et al 2023, Morales, Dahlström 2022, Steinböck, Trippl 2023. Drawing from previous research findings on the bioeconomy, and complemented by insights from regional economics and economic geography, we can deduce several hypotheses concerning the geography of biobased economic activities.…”

“…This geographical alignment between bio-based activities and their feedstock sources is not only economically prudent but also aligns with principles of sustainable production and consumption. The co-location of bioeconomy firms to biomass feedstocks is evident from several regional case studies on the bioeconomy (Martin et al 2023, Martin, Coenen 2014, Ramirez 2021.…”

“…The bioeconomy is also a promising concept for regional economies, as it offers regions the opportunity to diversify their economic base, foster innovation, and create new employment opportunities. By capitalizing on local biological resources and knowledge capabilities, regions can develop specialized clusters and value chains that leverage their unique ecological assets and knowledge bases (Kamath et al 2023, Laasonen 2023, Martin et al 2023, Morales, Dahlström 2022. In this context, the bioeconomy presents a viable pathway for regions to transition toward more sustainable economies.…”