Successful innovation systems : a resource-oriented and regional perspective for policy and practice

Table of Contents: Part I: Introducing the Framework 1. Launch Pad 2. Human Capital 3. Finance Capital, Market, and Policy 4. Infrastructure and Institutions 5. Management of Resources and Lessons Learned Part II: Learning from Successful Innovation Regions 6. Bangalore Innovation System 7. Berlin Innovation System 8. Medellín Innovation System 9. Moscow Innovation System 10. Nairobi Innovation System 11. New York Innovation System 12. Shanghai Innovation System 13. Shenzhen Innovation System 14. Silicon Valley Innovation System 15. Sofia Innovation System 16. Tel Aviv Innovation System 17. Zurich Innovation System

This book aims to increase readers´ understanding of how innovation processes are accelerated or hindered by regional characteristics. A deep dive into differences of innovation ecosystems across global regions will provide a detailed mosaic of strengths and weaknesses. The readers will also learn to assess the resources and elements of regional innovation systems and to compare and contrast structures and processes in innovation management in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The specialty of the book lies in its focus on the patterns that are behind the development of many successful innovation regions and it defines the ingredients for right planning and policy development.