Mapping innovation in space

Carolina Castaldi

doi:10.1080/17421772.2025.2481276

Mapping innovation in space

Carolina Castaldi^*

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Geography of Innovation

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Mapping innovation in space is part and parcel of research on the geography of innovation. The maps we produce reflect both how we conceptualise innovation and the data and indicators we choose to measure it. They can shape research directions and policy strategies. As research on the geography of innovation expands, this paper asks the question: How do innovation maps reflect these evolving perspectives?

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	423-438
Number of pages	16
Journal	Spatial Economic Analysis
Volume	21
Issue number	3
Early online date	3 Apr 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17421772.2025.2481276
Publication status	Published - Jul 2026

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Keywords

Mapping
indicators
innovation
spatial economic analysis

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