Orchestrating innovation networks: The case of innovation brokers in the agri-food sector

Maarten Batterink, E.F.M. Wubben, Laurens Klerkx, S.W.F. Omta · 2010 · Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Summary. Innovation brokers play a critical role in connecting small and medium-sized enterprises with research institutes in agri-food innovation networks. This study of four cases across the Netherlands, Germany, and France identifies three key orchestration functions that successful brokers perform: initiating innovations, composing networks, and managing innovation processes. These brokers add particular value when working with diverse organizations.

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DOI

10.1080/08985620903220512

Countries

Netherlands, Germany, France

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, agtech, entrepreneurship, general-innovation

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2026-04-28