The positive feedbacks between science and technology are decisive features of mature innovation systems (Cohen et al, 2002). The literature on National Systems of Innovation (NSI) and on recent successful catch up ...

Inspired by the concepts tacit and codified knowledge introduced by Polanyi, this paper makes a distinction between two modes of innovation. On the one hand there are innovation strategies (Science, Technology, and Innovation, ...

The aim of this paper is to discuss the role of intermediate organizations in supporting different forms of interactive learning and capability building in small scale business initiatives in emerging innovation systems ...

This paper sheds light on how to address, conceptualize and design innovation policies taking into account the specific characteristics of innovation systems in developing countries. The main purpose is to reflect on the ...

This paper investigates university-firms interactions in Brazil four industrial sectors. The sectors analyzed are: chemical and drugs, metal-mechanics, electro-electronics and wood and furniture. The investigation is ...

This paper analyses (1) the context conditions of PRO and their roles in the (national) innovation systems, (2) the internationalisation strategies and (3) the effects of international activities on the performance and ...