Zum Verhältnis von Innovation und Raum in subnationalen Innovationssystemen

Trajectories of sustainability transitions in scale-transcending innovation systems: The case of photovoltaics

“…We suggest to focus on two propositions that corroborate the importance of a multi-scalar and scale-transcending view. Both propositions imply a dynamic view on innovation systems, as deemed necessary by various scholars in the field (Geels, 2004;Asheim and Gertler, 2005;Edquist, 2005;Hassink and Ibert, 2009).…”

“…These works assume that the interplay of various actors in innovation processes is distinctly shaped by factors and arenas of action predominantly found at those scales. While there is some debate whether the national, regional or international level provides the most important seedbed for innovations, we support that all system levels matter, yet in ways that vary over time (Bunnell and Coe, 2001;Lagendijk, 2002;Oinas and Malecki, 2002;Hassink and Ibert, 2009). Anyway, lower level arenas of innovative interaction are always embedded in higher level settings (e.g.…”

“…Instead of separating the arenas of regional, national and international innovation systems (Cooke et al, 2004;Edquist, 2005;Carlsson, 2006), we advocate a combination of these variants (in line with Bunnell and Coe, 2001;Fromhold-Eisebith, 2007;Hassink and Ibert, 2009). This links to earlier discussions on the multi-scalar nature of innovation (Lagendijk, 2002;Oinas and Malecki, 2002) that recognized the relevance of all territorial system levels.…”

“…This further dynamizes the view on scale-transcending innovation systems, tackling criticism against a too static interpretation of system conditions (Geels, 2004;Asheim and Gertler, 2005;Edquist, 2005;Hassink and Ibert, 2009). For addressing this leading question we need to put in more general terms what the empirical case has revealed.…”

Mobilizing Enterprises for Regional Innovation Policies

“…And regions with their specific capacities and activities in research, technology and innovation are seen as key actors for enhancing innovation (e.g. Capello et al, 2009;Hassink et al, 2009). The importance of the regional level is also due to the vital role of localized innovation factors for innovation like SME, local qualification needs, regional collaborations as well as local innovation centers (Gössling, 2007, Koschatzky, 2003.…”