innovatieecosysteem
An innovatieecosysteem, or innovation ecosystem, refers to a dynamic network of organizations, institutions, and individuals that collectively foster and sustain innovation within a specific region or sector. The concept emerged in the late twentieth century as scholars and policymakers began to recognize that innovation is rarely the result of isolated efforts but rather the product of complex interactions among universities, research institutes, businesses, venture capitalists, government agencies, and social networks.
Key components of an innovatieecosysteem include knowledge creation and diffusion, financial support, regulatory frameworks, and cultural
Prominent examples of thriving innovatieecosystemen are found in regions such as Silicon Valley in the United
Research into innovatieecosystemen focuses on measuring their performance, understanding the mechanisms that drive collaboration, and identifying