TCI 2016 Incorporating Network Theory and Visualisation into Cluster Analysis...TCI Network
This document summarizes a presentation on incorporating network theory and visualization into cluster analysis of European ICT clusters. It discusses using the V-LINC methodology to analyze clusters in three regions by investigating value chain linkages, knowledge linkages, and economic policy and support. The methodology collects data on individual firms and firm linkages in a cluster. It then generates visualizations and reports on the cluster. Comparing results across regions showed clusters benefit from local suppliers and knowledge linkages but also international linkages. Economic policy must be tailored to each region based on analysis of the cluster.
TCI 2016 How Institutional Logics Constrain Alignment in Innovation EcosystemsTCI Network
The document summarizes a presentation about alignment challenges in innovation ecosystems. It discusses how organizational diversity is necessary for innovation but can also lead to misalignment if stakeholders' expectations, interests and strategies are not well-aligned. As a case study, it examines the Dutch public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, which has struggled to expand due to misalignment among stakeholders like grid operators, local governments, and charging station providers. The presentation recommends that managers understand differences between organizations, adopt an open mindset, communicate clearly, and partner with similar organizations to improve alignment.
This document outlines the agenda for a cluster evaluation working group meeting. It discusses the challenges of evaluating clusters and cluster policies, including the gap between academic and practical approaches. The morning session will present four studies on different evaluation approaches and discuss their benefits and limitations. The afternoon will look beyond traditional indicators to capture wider social and environmental impacts of clusters, and how evaluation can support ongoing policy learning. A poll will gauge the biggest barriers to useful cluster evaluation and the priority for new indicator development.
TCI 2016 The journey: startups and innovation in the US and EUTCI Network
This document summarizes Constantijn van Oranje-Nassau's presentation on startups and innovation in the US and EU. It discusses trends in government, corporations, and universities and how they interact. It then provides lessons learned from the US experience, including the importance of clusters and networks. It outlines strengths and challenges for the Netherlands, and proposes actions for StartupDelta to strengthen the Dutch ecosystem, connect it internationally, and advocate for the future. The goal is to make the Netherlands the best ecosystem in Europe for starting and growing businesses.
River Path Associates is an independent knowledge consultancy founded in 1997 that specializes in research, strategic counsel, and creative solutions. It works with large private and public sector organizations on complex problems that cross boundaries and require fresh approaches. River Path uses bespoke methodologies and adaptable, resourceful solutions to provide fast results and turn insights into action. Its services include environmental scanning, strategic assessments to control risks and drive innovation, and transformative thinking to prototype new ideas. River Path has experience conducting opinion research, analyzing global issues, and designing strategic communications and social software projects.
Madeline Smith, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
This document discusses cluster evaluation and outlines key topics from a conference on the subject. It notes that evaluation should focus on learning rather than auditing, and should evidence the difference clusters make for participants, partners, funders, and policymakers. The document summarizes emerging issues in cluster evaluation like capturing human dynamics and balancing program and initiative evaluations. It also lists principles that should guide evaluation, such as reflecting real-world contexts. Overall, the summary emphasizes that evaluation is an important part of the policy process and should influence both policy and cluster management improvements.
Dorinda So, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
The document summarizes stories of collaboration from Canada and the Institute's work on clusters. It discusses how clusters are not well known in Canada and are often researched and practiced disparately. It then outlines the Institute's cluster research since 2001 and their Canadian Cluster Data Portal. It describes Canada's recent superclusters initiative, which provided $950 million CAD over 5 years for superclusters. Five superclusters were selected in areas like oceans, advanced manufacturing, AI, proteins, and digital technology. The document concludes by outlining upcoming speakers at the TCI conference and the agenda over three days of cluster experiences, engaging sessions, and interactive exchanges.
TCI 2016 Incorporating Network Theory and Visualisation into Cluster Analysis...TCI Network
This document summarizes a presentation on incorporating network theory and visualization into cluster analysis of European ICT clusters. It discusses using the V-LINC methodology to analyze clusters in three regions by investigating value chain linkages, knowledge linkages, and economic policy and support. The methodology collects data on individual firms and firm linkages in a cluster. It then generates visualizations and reports on the cluster. Comparing results across regions showed clusters benefit from local suppliers and knowledge linkages but also international linkages. Economic policy must be tailored to each region based on analysis of the cluster.
TCI 2016 How Institutional Logics Constrain Alignment in Innovation EcosystemsTCI Network
The document summarizes a presentation about alignment challenges in innovation ecosystems. It discusses how organizational diversity is necessary for innovation but can also lead to misalignment if stakeholders' expectations, interests and strategies are not well-aligned. As a case study, it examines the Dutch public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, which has struggled to expand due to misalignment among stakeholders like grid operators, local governments, and charging station providers. The presentation recommends that managers understand differences between organizations, adopt an open mindset, communicate clearly, and partner with similar organizations to improve alignment.
This document outlines the agenda for a cluster evaluation working group meeting. It discusses the challenges of evaluating clusters and cluster policies, including the gap between academic and practical approaches. The morning session will present four studies on different evaluation approaches and discuss their benefits and limitations. The afternoon will look beyond traditional indicators to capture wider social and environmental impacts of clusters, and how evaluation can support ongoing policy learning. A poll will gauge the biggest barriers to useful cluster evaluation and the priority for new indicator development.
TCI 2016 The journey: startups and innovation in the US and EUTCI Network
This document summarizes Constantijn van Oranje-Nassau's presentation on startups and innovation in the US and EU. It discusses trends in government, corporations, and universities and how they interact. It then provides lessons learned from the US experience, including the importance of clusters and networks. It outlines strengths and challenges for the Netherlands, and proposes actions for StartupDelta to strengthen the Dutch ecosystem, connect it internationally, and advocate for the future. The goal is to make the Netherlands the best ecosystem in Europe for starting and growing businesses.
River Path Associates is an independent knowledge consultancy founded in 1997 that specializes in research, strategic counsel, and creative solutions. It works with large private and public sector organizations on complex problems that cross boundaries and require fresh approaches. River Path uses bespoke methodologies and adaptable, resourceful solutions to provide fast results and turn insights into action. Its services include environmental scanning, strategic assessments to control risks and drive innovation, and transformative thinking to prototype new ideas. River Path has experience conducting opinion research, analyzing global issues, and designing strategic communications and social software projects.
Madeline Smith, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
This document discusses cluster evaluation and outlines key topics from a conference on the subject. It notes that evaluation should focus on learning rather than auditing, and should evidence the difference clusters make for participants, partners, funders, and policymakers. The document summarizes emerging issues in cluster evaluation like capturing human dynamics and balancing program and initiative evaluations. It also lists principles that should guide evaluation, such as reflecting real-world contexts. Overall, the summary emphasizes that evaluation is an important part of the policy process and should influence both policy and cluster management improvements.
Dorinda So, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
The document summarizes stories of collaboration from Canada and the Institute's work on clusters. It discusses how clusters are not well known in Canada and are often researched and practiced disparately. It then outlines the Institute's cluster research since 2001 and their Canadian Cluster Data Portal. It describes Canada's recent superclusters initiative, which provided $950 million CAD over 5 years for superclusters. Five superclusters were selected in areas like oceans, advanced manufacturing, AI, proteins, and digital technology. The document concludes by outlining upcoming speakers at the TCI conference and the agenda over three days of cluster experiences, engaging sessions, and interactive exchanges.
The document discusses what drives prosperity according to Christian Ketels. It notes that many factors matter and there is no single solution, as what matters depends on a location's existing assets. Success is driven by building on unique strengths, not just fixing weaknesses. Effective policy requires understanding a place's specific context, focusing on areas of existing competitive advantage, and coordinated action across policy areas to strengthen clusters over time. Key challenges include developing new strengths, improving cluster data, and integrating cluster initiatives with broader economic policies.
TCI 2016 Clustering Estonian Applied Research CentersTCI Network
This document discusses clustering Estonia's applied research centers to increase their impact and efficiency. It outlines the existing situation of technology and regional competence centers operating independently with weak visibility and no synergy. By clustering the centers, they could develop a common strategic plan, shared marketing and branding, joint projects, and focus on core competencies. This would help maximize their resources and better serve industry needs for applied research and knowledge services. The document proposes clustering as a solution and lists examples of existing technology centers, regional centers, and industry clusters in Estonia.
TCI 2016 Change in Cities, Territories and SpacesTCI Network
This document outlines the structure and content of a workshop on understanding the dynamics of different territorial spaces. The workshop introduces a matrix that categorizes four types of spaces based on their physical infrastructure and economic situation. Participants then work in groups to identify the key characteristics and requirements for promoting change in each type of space. They also propose concrete initiatives that could serve as "safe to fail" experiments. The goal is to reflect on how different environments require different approaches, and one-size-fits-all solutions will not address the unique challenges of each context.
SGAC: Views and Activities of the Space Law and Policy Project GroupThomas Cheney
A presentation I gave at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space's Legal Subcommittee 2017 on the work of the Space Generation Advisory Council's Space Law and Policy Project Group which I am a colead of.
Alberto Pezzi, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
This document discusses the natural alliance between shared value and clusters. It begins by introducing shared value and defining it as policies and practices that enhance competitiveness and advance economic and social conditions. Clusters are identified as an ideal ground for implementing shared value initiatives due to their focus on collaboration and community. Examples are provided of potential shared value projects within clusters, such as supply chain optimization and developing new business models to meet social needs. The document concludes by arguing that promoting shared value can help recover clusters' original social component and that clusters provide opportunities to identify, design and implement shared value initiatives.
TCI 2016 Lessons learned on the Automotive Cluster in Puebla, MexicoTCI Network
This document summarizes lessons learned from the automotive cluster in Puebla, Mexico. It describes some of the challenges faced by the cluster, including developing local suppliers beyond tier 2 levels and attracting additional automotive investments. It also outlines some real actions taken by the cluster that differed from the original plan, such as a study on salaries to attract skilled labor and cluster members traveling to other regions to form business relationships and learn best practices. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of collaborative behavior for clusters and that they can still contribute to economic growth even if original plans are not fully realized.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship eco-system discussionJamil AlKhatib
This document summarizes discussions from a workshop on establishing an Innovation and Entrepreneurship centre at GJU. The workshop involved breakout group discussions on analyzing the current innovation ecosystem, identifying roles and resources, and envisioning the future ecosystem. Groups mapped out stakeholders, frameworks, and resources currently in place. They also considered role models, infrastructure needs, and ways to promote engagement and activities. Recommendations from the groups focused on opportunities for collaboration between GJU and other organizations to support innovation, and initial steps for implementing the proposed centre. The goal of the workshop was to develop a sustainable centre that builds collaborations within the regional innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
20th TCI Anniversary Commemorative Book: The past, present and future of clus...TCI Network
20th TCI Anniversary Commemorative Book: The past, present and future of clusters 20th TCI Anniversary Commemorative Book: The past, present and future of clusters
Ei source book in context of the e4 d initiativedaniel edwin
The World Bank Extractives for Development initiative focuses on knowledge sharing and collaboration around extractive industries. It oversees projects like the Extractive Industries Source Book knowledge portal and the GOXI online community. The initiative takes a collaborative approach and focuses on supporting knowledge agents and needs at the front lines of development. It works through knowledge partnerships and sharing best practices on "hot topics" like geospatial data, resource corridors, public financial management, and transparency.
(1) Open innovation has become more important over time due to globalization and dispersion of knowledge sources, but new challenges have emerged that are changing the open innovation model.
(2) Concerns around technology transfer to China and the bifurcation of the global economic system are driving a transition in open innovation, with new rules and agreements between countries and "clubs" likely to emerge.
(3) The open innovation model may split into separate systems for liberal democracies and autocracies, each with different rules, as countries prioritize technological value capture over just value creation.
TCI 2015 Excellence in Cluster Policy Making for Fragmented and Globalised Va...TCI Network
This document discusses the new role of clusters in the context of globalized value chains. It begins by looking at how cluster support has changed from focusing on local collaboration between companies to having to address optimization and fragmentation at the global level. This leads to new challenges for cluster policy and practice, such as helping incumbent clusters transform and adopt new technologies. The document advocates that collaboration still has a role to play but that policy must also encourage business model transformation. It then discusses competencies needed for effective cluster policymaking, such as value chain analysis skills. The conclusion contrasts cluster-based policies that enhance competition against industrial policies that risk distorting competition.
The document outlines the agenda for a two-day Cluster Evaluation Working Group meeting in Oslo, Norway. Day one will focus on program-level evaluation, including a presentation on Norway's program evaluation and small group discussions around guiding questions. Day two will discuss capturing the human element of clusters, with a review of survey pilots and alternative approaches, as well as small group discussions and reporting back. The working group aims to collectively learn about common challenges in cluster evaluation and share learning and new approaches.
TCIOceania16 Fostering Innovation, Ecosystems and EntrepreneurshipTCI Network
The document discusses fostering innovation, ecosystems, and entrepreneurship. It begins by looking at how clusters and entrepreneurship are linked, and defines an entrepreneurial ecosystem as a set of interconnected entrepreneurial actors, organizations, institutions, and processes. It then examines the case study of Adelaide, Australia's entrepreneurial ecosystem by mapping its components and categories of support. Research on 43 entrepreneurs in the ecosystem found most were in service sectors and valued community and networking supports the most. The document concludes by proposing a model for evaluating entrepreneurial ecosystems based on relevance, accessibility, strength, and continuity of support.
Npi pesentation to laurentian board of governors december 2013 v23xladeroutejon
Northern Policy Institute presented to Laurentian University's Board of Governors on its recent history and current status. Key points:
- NPI was recommended in Northern Ontario's Growth Plan and was established in 2012 with $5 million in funding.
- NPI has commissioned research projects on topics like education, data access, and economic self-sufficiency in Northern Ontario.
- NPI's goals are to enhance measurement and availability of data, build sustainable community capacity, and enhance self-sufficiency in Northern Ontario.
- NPI is working with university partners to provide research opportunities for faculty and students and build expertise in areas relevant to Northern Ontario.
The document provides an overview of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It discusses:
- The Guidelines are a set of recommendations addressed by governments to multinational companies operating in OECD and adhering countries, providing the only government-backed standards for responsible business conduct.
- 45 countries have adopted the Guidelines, representing all world regions and a majority of global investment.
- The Guidelines cover 11 issues including human rights, employment, environment, bribery, and consumer interests. They promote both positive contributions and avoiding adverse impacts through risk-based due diligence.
- A unique implementation mechanism involves National Contact Points that help resolve issues in "specific instances" and promote the Guidelines.
TCI Network: 20 years supporting cluster practitionersTCI Network
TCI Network is a leading global network of over 110 organizations and practitioners with expertise in clusters and competitiveness that works to advance cluster development and innovation. They provide services to over 9,000 members like conferences, study tours, and knowledge sharing to connect cluster practitioners and experts from various industries and roles in business, government, and academia. TCI has hosted conferences around the world for over 20 years to bring together its global community of members working on regional economic development issues.
3. napier supporting ecosystems for young scalable firmsOECD CFE
Glenda Napier presented on supporting ecosystems for young scalable firms at an OECD meeting. She outlined that while entrepreneurship has increased, most firms remain small. Successful ecosystems include serial entrepreneurs, risk capital, knowledge institutions, and dealmakers that provide added value. Policy should shift from checking framework conditions to facilitating collaboration between conditions and ecosystem actors. Recommendations include developing sector and geography specific ecosystems, engaging key players like serial entrepreneurs, and integrating ecosystem and cluster policies.
Cluster basics: Cluster Development in Twelve StepsTCI Network
This document outlines a 12 step process for cluster development. It begins with identifying and prioritizing industry clusters in a local economy. The next steps include initial cluster analysis, developing a shared understanding of competitiveness, and establishing a vision for the preferred future state. Later steps focus on short and long-term strategic agendas through benchmarking, linking clusters nationally and internationally, and periodic reviews to upgrade competitiveness. The process aims to drive economic development through industry collaboration rather than isolated projects. It emphasizes the importance of building relationships and finding common ground to achieve real transformation over time.
The document discusses innovation in enterprises and how Enterprise 2.0 and microblogging can support innovation. It provides examples of how Siemens uses social media tools internally in their TechnoWeb knowledge network to identify implicit knowledge, connect experts across the organization, and support innovation. Microblogging in particular lowers barriers to communication and increases knowledge sharing frequency. The presentation outlines rules for transitioning TechnoWeb from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 while keeping its successful basics and focusing on networking and knowledge sharing.
The document discusses what drives prosperity according to Christian Ketels. It notes that many factors matter and there is no single solution, as what matters depends on a location's existing assets. Success is driven by building on unique strengths, not just fixing weaknesses. Effective policy requires understanding a place's specific context, focusing on areas of existing competitive advantage, and coordinated action across policy areas to strengthen clusters over time. Key challenges include developing new strengths, improving cluster data, and integrating cluster initiatives with broader economic policies.
TCI 2016 Clustering Estonian Applied Research CentersTCI Network
This document discusses clustering Estonia's applied research centers to increase their impact and efficiency. It outlines the existing situation of technology and regional competence centers operating independently with weak visibility and no synergy. By clustering the centers, they could develop a common strategic plan, shared marketing and branding, joint projects, and focus on core competencies. This would help maximize their resources and better serve industry needs for applied research and knowledge services. The document proposes clustering as a solution and lists examples of existing technology centers, regional centers, and industry clusters in Estonia.
TCI 2016 Change in Cities, Territories and SpacesTCI Network
This document outlines the structure and content of a workshop on understanding the dynamics of different territorial spaces. The workshop introduces a matrix that categorizes four types of spaces based on their physical infrastructure and economic situation. Participants then work in groups to identify the key characteristics and requirements for promoting change in each type of space. They also propose concrete initiatives that could serve as "safe to fail" experiments. The goal is to reflect on how different environments require different approaches, and one-size-fits-all solutions will not address the unique challenges of each context.
SGAC: Views and Activities of the Space Law and Policy Project GroupThomas Cheney
A presentation I gave at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space's Legal Subcommittee 2017 on the work of the Space Generation Advisory Council's Space Law and Policy Project Group which I am a colead of.
Alberto Pezzi, Presentation TCI2018 European Conference SofiaTCI Network
This document discusses the natural alliance between shared value and clusters. It begins by introducing shared value and defining it as policies and practices that enhance competitiveness and advance economic and social conditions. Clusters are identified as an ideal ground for implementing shared value initiatives due to their focus on collaboration and community. Examples are provided of potential shared value projects within clusters, such as supply chain optimization and developing new business models to meet social needs. The document concludes by arguing that promoting shared value can help recover clusters' original social component and that clusters provide opportunities to identify, design and implement shared value initiatives.
TCI 2016 Lessons learned on the Automotive Cluster in Puebla, MexicoTCI Network
This document summarizes lessons learned from the automotive cluster in Puebla, Mexico. It describes some of the challenges faced by the cluster, including developing local suppliers beyond tier 2 levels and attracting additional automotive investments. It also outlines some real actions taken by the cluster that differed from the original plan, such as a study on salaries to attract skilled labor and cluster members traveling to other regions to form business relationships and learn best practices. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of collaborative behavior for clusters and that they can still contribute to economic growth even if original plans are not fully realized.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship eco-system discussionJamil AlKhatib
This document summarizes discussions from a workshop on establishing an Innovation and Entrepreneurship centre at GJU. The workshop involved breakout group discussions on analyzing the current innovation ecosystem, identifying roles and resources, and envisioning the future ecosystem. Groups mapped out stakeholders, frameworks, and resources currently in place. They also considered role models, infrastructure needs, and ways to promote engagement and activities. Recommendations from the groups focused on opportunities for collaboration between GJU and other organizations to support innovation, and initial steps for implementing the proposed centre. The goal of the workshop was to develop a sustainable centre that builds collaborations within the regional innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
20th TCI Anniversary Commemorative Book: The past, present and future of clus...TCI Network
20th TCI Anniversary Commemorative Book: The past, present and future of clusters 20th TCI Anniversary Commemorative Book: The past, present and future of clusters
Ei source book in context of the e4 d initiativedaniel edwin
The World Bank Extractives for Development initiative focuses on knowledge sharing and collaboration around extractive industries. It oversees projects like the Extractive Industries Source Book knowledge portal and the GOXI online community. The initiative takes a collaborative approach and focuses on supporting knowledge agents and needs at the front lines of development. It works through knowledge partnerships and sharing best practices on "hot topics" like geospatial data, resource corridors, public financial management, and transparency.
(1) Open innovation has become more important over time due to globalization and dispersion of knowledge sources, but new challenges have emerged that are changing the open innovation model.
(2) Concerns around technology transfer to China and the bifurcation of the global economic system are driving a transition in open innovation, with new rules and agreements between countries and "clubs" likely to emerge.
(3) The open innovation model may split into separate systems for liberal democracies and autocracies, each with different rules, as countries prioritize technological value capture over just value creation.
TCI 2015 Excellence in Cluster Policy Making for Fragmented and Globalised Va...TCI Network
This document discusses the new role of clusters in the context of globalized value chains. It begins by looking at how cluster support has changed from focusing on local collaboration between companies to having to address optimization and fragmentation at the global level. This leads to new challenges for cluster policy and practice, such as helping incumbent clusters transform and adopt new technologies. The document advocates that collaboration still has a role to play but that policy must also encourage business model transformation. It then discusses competencies needed for effective cluster policymaking, such as value chain analysis skills. The conclusion contrasts cluster-based policies that enhance competition against industrial policies that risk distorting competition.
The document outlines the agenda for a two-day Cluster Evaluation Working Group meeting in Oslo, Norway. Day one will focus on program-level evaluation, including a presentation on Norway's program evaluation and small group discussions around guiding questions. Day two will discuss capturing the human element of clusters, with a review of survey pilots and alternative approaches, as well as small group discussions and reporting back. The working group aims to collectively learn about common challenges in cluster evaluation and share learning and new approaches.
TCIOceania16 Fostering Innovation, Ecosystems and EntrepreneurshipTCI Network
The document discusses fostering innovation, ecosystems, and entrepreneurship. It begins by looking at how clusters and entrepreneurship are linked, and defines an entrepreneurial ecosystem as a set of interconnected entrepreneurial actors, organizations, institutions, and processes. It then examines the case study of Adelaide, Australia's entrepreneurial ecosystem by mapping its components and categories of support. Research on 43 entrepreneurs in the ecosystem found most were in service sectors and valued community and networking supports the most. The document concludes by proposing a model for evaluating entrepreneurial ecosystems based on relevance, accessibility, strength, and continuity of support.
Npi pesentation to laurentian board of governors december 2013 v23xladeroutejon
Northern Policy Institute presented to Laurentian University's Board of Governors on its recent history and current status. Key points:
- NPI was recommended in Northern Ontario's Growth Plan and was established in 2012 with $5 million in funding.
- NPI has commissioned research projects on topics like education, data access, and economic self-sufficiency in Northern Ontario.
- NPI's goals are to enhance measurement and availability of data, build sustainable community capacity, and enhance self-sufficiency in Northern Ontario.
- NPI is working with university partners to provide research opportunities for faculty and students and build expertise in areas relevant to Northern Ontario.
The document provides an overview of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It discusses:
- The Guidelines are a set of recommendations addressed by governments to multinational companies operating in OECD and adhering countries, providing the only government-backed standards for responsible business conduct.
- 45 countries have adopted the Guidelines, representing all world regions and a majority of global investment.
- The Guidelines cover 11 issues including human rights, employment, environment, bribery, and consumer interests. They promote both positive contributions and avoiding adverse impacts through risk-based due diligence.
- A unique implementation mechanism involves National Contact Points that help resolve issues in "specific instances" and promote the Guidelines.
TCI Network: 20 years supporting cluster practitionersTCI Network
TCI Network is a leading global network of over 110 organizations and practitioners with expertise in clusters and competitiveness that works to advance cluster development and innovation. They provide services to over 9,000 members like conferences, study tours, and knowledge sharing to connect cluster practitioners and experts from various industries and roles in business, government, and academia. TCI has hosted conferences around the world for over 20 years to bring together its global community of members working on regional economic development issues.
3. napier supporting ecosystems for young scalable firmsOECD CFE
Glenda Napier presented on supporting ecosystems for young scalable firms at an OECD meeting. She outlined that while entrepreneurship has increased, most firms remain small. Successful ecosystems include serial entrepreneurs, risk capital, knowledge institutions, and dealmakers that provide added value. Policy should shift from checking framework conditions to facilitating collaboration between conditions and ecosystem actors. Recommendations include developing sector and geography specific ecosystems, engaging key players like serial entrepreneurs, and integrating ecosystem and cluster policies.
Cluster basics: Cluster Development in Twelve StepsTCI Network
This document outlines a 12 step process for cluster development. It begins with identifying and prioritizing industry clusters in a local economy. The next steps include initial cluster analysis, developing a shared understanding of competitiveness, and establishing a vision for the preferred future state. Later steps focus on short and long-term strategic agendas through benchmarking, linking clusters nationally and internationally, and periodic reviews to upgrade competitiveness. The process aims to drive economic development through industry collaboration rather than isolated projects. It emphasizes the importance of building relationships and finding common ground to achieve real transformation over time.
The document discusses innovation in enterprises and how Enterprise 2.0 and microblogging can support innovation. It provides examples of how Siemens uses social media tools internally in their TechnoWeb knowledge network to identify implicit knowledge, connect experts across the organization, and support innovation. Microblogging in particular lowers barriers to communication and increases knowledge sharing frequency. The presentation outlines rules for transitioning TechnoWeb from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 while keeping its successful basics and focusing on networking and knowledge sharing.
Sse open innovation and strategy group2b_2011Lulu Lei
Open innovation and open strategy aim to balance value creation and capture through collaboration. Four open business models were identified: deployment, hybridization, complements, and self-service. While traditionally used in IT, open initiatives are expanding to other industries like life sciences. Challenges include sustaining participation over time and corporate domination. Traditional business strategy perspectives on cooperation and value chain management can help open initiatives succeed long-term. For example, California's Apps for California contest crowdsourced ideas for improved government through an open innovation approach.
Crowdsourcing vs. Technology Scouting in a B2B settingMichael Heiss
Technology scouting and crowdsourcing are two approaches for technology sourcing. Technology scouting involves systematically searching databases, the internet, and networks to identify relevant technology offerings. Crowdsourcing involves soliciting contributions from a large group of people by making technology needs public. The document discusses the key differences between the approaches and lessons learned from Siemens' experiences using both methods.
This document discusses corporate entrepreneurship and clusters in Catalonia. It describes different industry microclusters like furniture, lighting, and taps. It discusses the need for cross-sectoral and extended clusters between different regions. It also describes projects looking for leadership and diversity between sectors like fashion, medical devices, food, and more. It highlights the importance of thinking positively and looking for opportunities during difficult economic periods.
Open Innovation Networks - Crowd Sourcing and Internal Expert Networks at Sie...Michael Heiss
The document summarizes Siemens' open innovation activities including an internal idea contest on sustainability, knowledge networking using TechnoWeb, and conclusions. It describes how the idea contest and TechnoWeb platform empower employees to contribute ideas, connect with experts, and avoid bottlenecks in evaluating hundreds of submissions. The conclusion states that crowd sourcing and knowledge networking can successfully integrate external and internal innovation when properly implemented to meet employee and business needs.
Peter Oeij - Innovation Resilience Behaviour in team work (3-2017)Peter Oeij
Applying resilience and mindfulness from HIgh Reliability Organisations to the domain on innovation management & teams: purpose is to reduce the failure of innovation projects.
Clustering has long been recognized as a key tool for fostering regional growth and economic development. However, like ‘innovation’ clustering has become a somehow blurry concept that many talks about and use in various connections. In this presentation, Jakob will take you through an essential ‘clusters what and why session’ discussing some of the key questions, which are crucial for all being involved in with cluster development: What are clusters more exactly, how do they occur, what are the dynamics and key factors driving strong clusters, can we create clusters, and what are the differences between ‘clusters’ and ‘cluster initiatives’? Most importantly, Jakob will also discuss if clusters and clustering really matters: Do clusters actually forge economic and regional development and why should we aim for cluster development at all?
Evidencing the Benefits of Cluster Programmes by Madeline Smith, James Wilso...TCI Network
The document discusses challenges around evaluating cluster programs and proposes a framework to assess their effects. It reviews literature finding clusters positively impact firm innovation, productivity, and regional growth. Case studies of cluster programs found effects on collaboration, economic performance, and regional competitiveness. Participants discussed populating the framework with indicators and applying it to a UK cluster initiative case. Key questions for cluster evaluation include what level and types of effects the policy aims to achieve. The working group seeks to advance understanding and practice of cluster evaluation.
Presentation of the OECD project on governance of STI for global challengesPer Koch
Presentation given at the ICSU Rio +20 conference in June 2012 on the OECD-project STIG (on international governance collaboration on science, technology and innovation for meeting global challenges.
OECD STIG: Governance of International Science, Technology and Innovation for...Per Koch
This document summarizes the key recommendations from a report on governance of international cooperation on science, technology, and innovation for global challenges. It recommends: 1) taking a broad, multidisciplinary approach that addresses social and cultural factors, not just technologies; 2) exploiting economies of scale and scope through specialized yet complementary cooperation; and 3) allowing diversity and flexibility while respecting each partner's needs. Effective governance requires high-level coordination, communication strategies, aligning agendas with national priorities, legitimizing national funding contributions, and building international capacity.
Social innovation research on coworking clusters
Develops a new model of entrepreneurship and social innovation by favouring cooperation and operational bridging between public actors, universities, training centres and "mainstream" clusters together with civil society.
The Knowledge Exchange is a partnership of six national
organisations within Europe. As part of its ambition to make
Open Scholarship work, the Knowledge Exchange has developed
a Framework for Open Scholarship. This sets out the different
phases in the research life cycle against a variety of perspectives
that present barriers/challenges for Science/Scholarship to
be open, at the same time acknowledging that there are many
levels of stakeholders, reaching from individual researchers to
institutions to national governments. In this talk the presenters
will explain the partnership and share their recent report and
current work around Open Scholarship.
Chris Keene, Jisc
Bas Cordewener, Jisc/Knowledge Exchange
ETDs and Open Access for Research and Development: Issues and challengesBhojaraju Gunjal
- ETDs (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) have grown enormously in recent years, with over 6 million items now available in open access repositories worldwide.
- Factors like knowledge organization systems (KOS) and discovery services have helped improve management and retrieval of ETDs, but issues around policies, metadata standards, and open access remain.
- Making ETDs openly accessible online can help research and development by increasing global awareness of universities' work, but many institutions still embargo access or do not make ETDs open at all.
- To address ongoing challenges, experts recommend developing uniform global policies modeled after the NDLTD, encouraging open access of scholarly works through institutional repositories, and providing training
Scotland – Ireland Archaeological Collaboration
On the 30th October 2014 Historic Scotland hosted a gathering at Edinburgh Castle. Over 50 archaeologists from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland gathered together with experts in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Scotland Europa, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage and Creative Scotland (Creative Europe). There was also a delegate from the Isle of Man. The presentations from the day are on this slideshare.
This document provides an overview of TEKTIC, a Canadian university eHealth research collaboration. TEKTIC is a multi-disciplinary group that funds projects exploring how information technologies can accelerate health research translation. It has funded 34 projects across 5 themes. TEKTIC engages in knowledge translation activities like seminars, newsletters, and conferences to share project findings. It is growing its membership and continuing to fund innovative eHealth projects.
10th Global RCE Conference - Reflections and Action PointsHanna Stahlberg
The document outlines three strategic directions that were discussed at the 10th Global RCE Conference in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from November 23-25, 2016. The directions are: 1) Strengthening governance and coordination within the RCE community to facilitate learning and action. 2) Enhancing the capacity of local and regional stakeholders to contribute to sustainable development initiatives through courses, evaluation, training and ICT. 3) Strengthening the impact of sustainable development and education for sustainable development actions by linking local debates and processes to international platforms through codifying experiences, engaging with policy processes, and promoting the RCE community concept of a Global Learning Space.
Raivio stakeholder engagement in future earthIina Koskinen
This document discusses stakeholder engagement in Future Earth. It outlines some guiding principles of Future Earth, including focusing on solutions-oriented research and co-design with societal partners. It proposes two ways to engage potential stakeholders: 1) Establishing a network of competence centers called "FE observatories" to facilitate interaction and co-design with stakeholders. 2) Establishing a network of national and regional observation stations to provide data to organizations like the UN and build scientific capacity. National and regional committees are seen as key to implementing these stakeholder engagement goals.
The document summarizes a panel discussion from the Co-Create Project on promoting creativity and social innovation. It provides an overview of the speakers and agenda. It then discusses various aspects of capitalizing on project results, including scaling up, scaling out, policy learning, and policy impact. The panel discussed defining cultural and creative industries, examples of transnational networks, the role of cluster managers, and networks for disseminating results. The discussion focused on how the Co-Create Project and TALIA partnership can support consolidating results, extending them geographically, facilitating policy learning, and influencing policy transformation.
This document provides information about a workshop on the role of the creative economy in developing and sustaining vibrant communities in the UK. The workshop is part of the Connected Communities Programme, a collaboration between multiple UK research councils aimed at connecting research, organizations, and communities. The workshop will discuss challenges around understanding the creative economy's impacts and maximizing benefits for communities, with the goal of developing innovative project ideas to address gaps in knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to think creatively about new partnerships and approaches beyond single case studies. Follow-up funding opportunities are available for selected project proposals.
A social archtiecture for the NEII - Locate 15 Conference Paul Box
The National Environmental Information Infrastructure (NEII) aims to improve the discovery of and access to fundamental environmental data for Australia. It has been conceived as a network of standards-based IT components supported by institutional collaborations.
Information infrastructures (II), also known as systems of systems, comprise information systems that are inter-connected rather than being independent and disconnected. Developing and sustaining II represents an interwoven socio-technical challenge. II typically evolve over a long period of time, building on and extending existing infrastructure or ‘installed base’. The nature of the “installed base”, including both ‘social’ aspects such as standards, work routines, and institutional arrangements, interwoven with information and technology resources, influences the design of new elements (Hanseth, Monteiro et al. 1996). In Australia, the installed base of environmental information infrastructure is complex, with a large number of interwoven technical infrastructure development activities and governance mechanisms.
The limits of ‘governance’
Institutional arrangements have long been recognised as a key enabler for II (Coleman and McLaughlin 1998, Masser 1999, Masser 2005, Lance, Georgiadou et al. 2009), enabling community efforts to build and maintain infrastructure. A key function of institutional arraignments is governance which provides ‘steering’, collaborative decision making and accountability mechanisms. Governance comprises: the rules, policies and mandates; institutional frameworks and processes that enable communities to develop, manage and implement agreements enabling access to information resources (Box 2013).
However, a range of ‘social’ issues much broader than governance influence II implementation. These include: barriers to and motivation and mechanisms to support collective action and participation, trust and leadership. Given the typically large number and complexity of relationships between II stakeholders, addressing these concerns is a challenge. Understanding and navigating this complex landscape of relationships, personal and institutional drivers and blockers for participation is a key success factor for II.
A social architecture
This presentation will present a ‘social architecture’ that has been developed to guide the NEII programme in addressing concerns in the social domain. The term social architecture refers to social aspects of infrastructure development with a particular focus on governance, participation and the management of the agreements that together define how II stakeholders collaborate to achieve collective goals. Results of a review of II initiatives undertaken to identify common themes and lessons learned that could be applied to NEII will be presented together with recommendations for applying the social architecture to the NEII.
The document discusses sustainable development goals and measures at regional and national levels. Key points include:
1) Implementation of SDGs needs discussion at regional levels, integration at national levels, and consultation of non-state entities.
2) National SDG targets should be set by countries, be measurable, and include policy review mechanisms.
3) A guiding framework for civil society participation is needed, including representation guidelines and accountability.
4) Mechanisms are needed for coordination across regions and compliance with global agreements.