Innovation in the Green Economy: An Extension of the Regional Innovation System Model?

Karen Chapple, Cynthia Kroll, T. William Lester, Sergio Montero · 2010 · Economic Development Quarterly

Summary. Green innovation in California varies significantly by sector and doesn't automatically drive growth. Environmentally pressured firms innovate processes most, while new green companies target local markets. Traditional firms benefit from innovation, but emerging green firms need local network support and additional resources to commercialize new products and reach markets.

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Chapple, K., Kroll, C., Lester, T. W., & Montero, S.. (2010). Innovation in the Green Economy: An Extension of the Regional Innovation System Model?. Economic Development Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/0891242410386219

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DOI: 10.1177/0891242410386219
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: climate-and-environment, regional-innovation-systems, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28