Evaluating innovation networks in emerging technologies

Tessa van der Valk, Maryse M. H. Chappin*, Govert W. Gijsbers

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Abstract

Interorganisational innovation networks are increasingly important for innovation in emerging technology fields. The performance of such networks can have a large impact on the future development of emerging technologies. A useful framework for the evaluation of innovation networks however does not yet exist. In this paper, such a framework is developed, using elements of the social network analysis literature and the resource-based view. This framework is subsequently applied to compare two policy-driven innovation networks: 1) the Center for Translational Molecular Medicine; and 2) the BioMedical Materials program. Based on this first empirical exploration of the framework implications for management and further policy development are formulated. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-39
Number of pages15
JournalTechnological Forecasting and Social Change
Volume78
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2011

Keywords

  • Innovation network
  • Policy-driven
  • Network structure
  • Network composition
  • Emerging technology
  • UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY INTERACTIONS
  • BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
  • BUSINESS MODELS
  • KNOWLEDGE
  • COLLABORATION
  • EMBEDDEDNESS
  • DYNAMICS
  • NETHERLANDS
  • EXPLORATION
  • CENTRALITY

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