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- Kautonen, Mika, et al.
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Transformation of regional innovation policies : from ‘traditional’ to ‘next generation’ models of incubation
- 2017
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In: European Planning Studies. - : Routledge. - 0965-4313 .- 1469-5944. ; 25:4, s. 620-637
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper explores a widely - employed instrument of regional innov a- tion policy: the innovation incubator. It proposes th at incubation approaches are moving away from a “traditional” approach strongly premised of physical infr a- structure and high - technology, to a more interactive, participatory, and social mode of innovation , in line with broader developments in innovation policy and theory . To practically illustrate this shift , we take two cases: a “traditional ” style of incubation in Wales, UK, and a “next generation” incubation programme in Fi n land. This paper reflect s on incub a tors as a mode of regional innovation policy, both past developments and future trends , to ensure that new policies and pr o- gramme s lea rn from best (and indeed , worst ) practice and build on , rather than replicate , past approaches.
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