innovions
Innovions are a theoretical construct in innovation studies that designate the smallest discrete unit of innovative
In this framework, innovions are characterized by discreteness, additivity, and context dependence. Each innovion is treated
Measurement and modeling. Researchers may represent innovation processes as sums or networks of innovions, enabling quantitative
Applications and examples. In speculative or theoretical contexts, innovions help compare contributions across fields, inform R&D
Criticism and status. The innovion concept remains controversial and is not universally adopted. Critics argue that
See also: Innovation, Diffusion of innovations, Creative economy, Knowledge management.