Science, technology and innovation (STI) policy is shaped by persistent framings that arise
from historical context. Two established frames are identified as co-existing and dominant in …

This paper presents an analytical framework for assessing the emergence of a new policy
paradigm labelled “transformative innovation policy”, which can be seen as layered upon …

Social, environmental, and economic problems and demands have driven firms to take a
more active role concerning pollution, the fight against gender inequality, income inequality …

The aim of this article is to complement research on transformations towards sustainability
by drawing upon the innovation systems (IS) framework. The IS framework already serves as …

Based on a seminal policy paper, the Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) approach was
integrated into the reformed cohesion policy of the European Union for 2014–20. This large …

In European countries the measurement of the efficiency of Research, Development and
Innovation (R&D&I) is a problematic issue for politicians and the general population. For this …

Governments and international organisations have recognised the potential of science,
technology and innovation (STI) to enable and accelerate the transition towards the …

The peripheral condition of Latin America has changed but persists in spite of a long decade
of favorable economic conditions and heterodox policies. A renewed conceptualization of …

This paper criticizes attempts to present narrow perspectives on innovation policy as
reflecting the use of the concept innovation system. While it is correct that innovation policy …

The field of innovation studies is in a crisis: it is a victim of its success. This is because–along
with the increasing popularity and use–the clarity of the innovation concept seems to be …