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EMAC SIG Innovation and Stakeholders hosts its inaugural online seminar, by one of its co-chairs, Sven Molner, on October 9 12.30-13.30 CET. Zoom link will be announced on the SIGs LinkedIn group: https://lnkd.in/eURJcbcb Abstract: Many early-stage technologies emerge from universities and public research institutions which are commercially unstructured, non-market settings. To enable commercialization and innovation, managers must move early-stage technologies from this pre-commercial, laboratory context guided by scientific logic into a commercial setting guided by market logic. We refer to this transition process as technology marketization, a fundamental and yet under-explored marketing activity. Drawing on insights from 87 interviews with technology managers in the context of university technology transfer, we identify and theorize four distinct technology marketization schemas that managers employ to orient their decision-making. These schemas are distinguished by different market epistemologies, modes of uncertainty regulation, and degrees of self-organization. Based on our findings, we argue that technology marketization schemas that view markets as emergent (rather than existent), seek to increase uncertainty (rather than reduce it), and allow for higher (rather than lower) degrees of self-organization are more likely to result in favorable technology marketization outcomes.

🌍 Co-innovation helps us address complex problems in today’s fast-paced world🚀 The challenge: fragmented efforts and siloed knowledge. The solution? Co-innovation—where diverse stakeholders collaborate, bringing unique insights. Imagine a continuous cycle of planning, doing, observing, and reflecting that sparks innovation.💡 New Zealand’s Primary Innovation program of AgResearch exemplifies this. Check out this recent study by Neels Botha, Jeff Coutts and others. #innovationsystems #coinnovation #systemsthinking #sustainabledevelopment https://lnkd.in/df-NweiZ

🔴Academic Insights - Week 22: 7 Functions to Rule them All 🔴 This week features the following paper: 📃Title: Functions of innovation systems: A new approach for analysing technological change ✍ Authors: Marko Hekkert, Roald Suurs, Simona Negro, Prof. Dr. Stefan Kuhlmann, and Ruud Smits 📅Year of Publication: 2007 ❓What is this paper about: This paper presents seven functions of innovation systems which can be used to analyse technological change.   🔎Key insights: A innovation system comprises different components, such as actors, technologies, institutions, and it emphasises that innovations are the result of individual and collective action. Innovation processes happen in systems and their trajectory depend on the interaction between its different components. Examples for innovation systems would be the car and solar PV industry, which have their own actors, institutions, rule, processes, and so forth. Innovation systems can be analysed by so-called functions, which (i) make different systems comparable; (ii) allow for a more systematic mapping of its dynamics; and (iii) help in the formulation of policies. This paper proposes a set of seven different functions which can describe an innovation system: (i) entrepreneurial activities; (ii) knowledge development; (iii) knowledge differentiation through networks; (iv) guidance of the search; (v) market formation; (vi) resource mobilisation; and (vii) creation of legitimacy. There is a great overlap between the different functions and highly influence each-other. The authors suggest that common triggers for sustainable change dynamics in innovation systems come from the functions ‘guidance of the search’ and ‘creation of legitimacy’. 🧠What I find interesting: I think that these functions provide a great starting point for attempts to understand innovation and system change dynamics. I like how the authors built their arguments on systems thinking and feedback dynamics, which underlines the complexity of innovation processes. I highly appreciate that the authors critically reflect on the usage of their functional and mechanistic language and emphasise that much of our understanding depends on our position, context, and constructed reality.    Which functions are you most interested in? Do you think that there are there could be other functions in an innovations system? Let me know in the comments! #AcademicInsights #Policy #Transformation Eindhoven University of Technology Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences at TU/e

I am pleased to announce that my article, "A Scientometric Analysis of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in Digital Transformation," has been accepted by the Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity (Q1). I extend my gratitude to my co-authors for their dedication and hard work. Additionally, a component of our research was accepted for presentation at the CARMA Conference in Spain (26-28 June 2024), where my team successfully presented our findings. I am excited to share the main practical implications of our work: 1. Guidance for Implementing KTPs in Digital Transformation Initiatives: Our study offers actionable insights for organizations aiming to leverage Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) for successful digital transformation. It highlights best practices and strategies for integrating new technologies into existing knowledge transfer frameworks, thereby enhancing innovation capabilities and competitiveness in rapidly evolving markets. 2. Policy Development: The findings can assist policymakers in developing policies that foster more effective collaboration between academia and industry, especially in technology-intensive sectors. The study emphasizes the importance of supportive frameworks that facilitate seamless knowledge exchange and technological assimilation, which are crucial for nurturing innovation ecosystems. 3. Enhancing Organizational Strategy and Design: Organizations can utilize insights from this study to design strategic initiatives around KTPs more effectively. By understanding the key factors contributing to successful knowledge transfer in the digital age—such as integrating digital platforms and cultivating absorptive capacity—organizations can optimize their internal and external collaboration strategies. 4. Curriculum Design: Educational institutions can use the insights on evolving digital technologies and their impact on KTPs to update their curricula and training programs. Aligning educational content with the latest industry requirements and technological advancements can better prepare students and professionals for the challenges and opportunities in the digital transformation landscape. #curriculumdesign #KTP #POLICY #strategy You can read the article below: https://lnkd.in/e5wJexJf

#specialissue Open for submissions! Technological Forecasting and Social Change SI: Bridging the gap between adoption theory and practice. The main purpose of this Special Issue is to provide stronger theoretical foundations to the field of technological forecasting. The overarching research question are: How can innovation theories explain empirical results from forecasting studies? How can the practice of forecasting improve by incorporating insights from existing innovation theories? In particular, this Special Issue focuses on empirical forecasting methods aimed at predicting technology adoption and diffusion. These include technometrics and judgemental methods, among others, which may include structural and predictive variables in addition to time. This Special Issue does not focus on naïve forecasting methods, or on forecasting methods targeted at financial forecasting. https://lnkd.in/d_hw8YCa

Hi! 2nd Call for Submission: Research for Impact in Digital Innovation, RIDI 2024, 11 and 12 April 2024, Utrecht (NL) The second European workshop on Research for Impact in Digital Innovation (RIDI) aims to bring together practitioners and researchers who are working in the area of digital innovation. We kindly invite you to submit an extended abstract for the Second International Workshop on Research for Impact in Digital Innovation (RIDI). The event is a follow-up to the First RIDI Workshop (Frankfurt, 20—21 March 2023) and will be hosted by HU University of Applied Sciences (Utrecht, the Netherlands) in close cooperation with Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), HAN UAS (Arnhem, the Netherlands), and TU Wien (Austria). The workshop will be held on April 11 and 12, 2024 as an on-site event (not hybrid). It will be a mix of presentations, project reports and interactive workshops in order to continue the discussion already started during the first RIDI workshop.  More information on the event is provided on the respective website: https://lnkd.in/ecTvazwW We encourage prospective participants to submit an extended abstract concerning the above topic or research for impact on digital innovation. The length of the extended abstract is restricted to 2 pages DIN A4 and should have a title and mention the author(s) together with their affiliation.  • submission deadline: 3 March 2024  • submission through EasyChair: https://lnkd.in/g_ztcCi7 Topics  The workshop specifically addresses “research in practice” from various areas, including (but not limited to): computer science, business informatics, (management) information systems and enterprise architecture. Example topics are:  • research and development (R&D) projects,  • lighthouse cases from applied science,  • knowledge as related to applied research and application,  • methodological view incorporating “practice” as a first-class citizen,  • cases from practice “involving” research without “being” research,  • research happening without being scientific,  • applied science methodology,  • non-scientific R&D and how it meets science,  • targeted and structured literature review, and  • design science and action design research. 

Learn about the synergy of theories, methods, tools, and context in innovation, business, and research, exemplified by how the TIPS method bridges academic concepts with practical application. NEW in the Thinkergy blog: Decoding innovation: Exploring the interplay of theory, method, tools, and context https://lnkd.in/grqjF2Cu #tipsprofiles #innovationmanagement #innovationtheories #innovationresearch #innovationmethods #innovationtools

🌟 Exploring the Dynamics of Divergent and Convergent Thinking 🌟 In my recent studies, I've jumped into the fascinating world of divergent and convergent thinking, significant concepts for creative problem-solving presented in my MSc SmartEdTech interdisciplinary project course taught by Professor George Kalmpourtzis, PhD. Here's what I have been reviewing and learning in my latest work session: Divergent Thinking: This involves generating multiple, diverse solutions to problems, leveraging key skills: Fluency: Producing numerous responses. Think "many." Flexibility: Creating varied ideas. Think "different." Originality: Generating unique, out-of-the-box ideas. Think "unusual." Elaboration: Adding detailed depth to ideas. Think "detail." Convergent Thinking: In contrast, this focuses on refining and selecting the best ideas by: Evaluating ideas through various criteria Analyzing and assessing for optimal solutions Filtering diverse perspectives logically and impartially Balancing these thinking styles is essential for effective design and innovation. This understanding is a cornerstone of my Master's in Smart-EdTech, Co-creativity, Technology, and Enhanced Learning at Université Côte d'Azur #CreativeThinking #ProblemSolving #EdTech #Innovation #DivergentThinking #ConvergentThinking #UniversitéCôtedAzur

Learn about the synergy of theories, methods, tools, and context in innovation, business, and research, exemplified by how the TIPS method bridges academic concepts with practical application. NEW in the Thinkergy blog: Decoding innovation: Exploring the interplay of theory, method, tools, and context https://lnkd.in/ghczpA49 #tipsprofiles #innovationmanagement #innovationtheories #innovationresearch #innovationmethods #innovationtools

Learn about the synergy of theories, methods, tools, and context in innovation, business, and research, exemplified by how the TIPS method bridges academic concepts with practical application. NEW in the Thinkergy blog: Decoding innovation: Exploring the interplay of theory, method, tools, and context https://lnkd.in/ghczpA49 #tipsprofiles #innovationmanagement #innovationtheories #innovationresearch #innovationmethods #innovationtools