The Evolution of an Innovation System in a Rural Area: The Case of La Pocatière, Québec

David Doloreux, Stève Dionne, Bruno Jean · 2007 · International Journal of Urban and Regional Research

Summary. This paper traces how an innovation system developed in rural La Pocatière, Quebec from 1830 to 2005. The authors identify four historical periods showing how institutions and innovation types evolved: pioneering agricultural institutions, growth in agricultural science, economic diversification into technology and transport equipment, and finally system redeployment. The study demonstrates that institutional change directly shaped the region's innovation trajectory across farming, science, and industrial sectors.

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Doloreux, D., Dionne, S., & Jean, B.. (2007). The Evolution of an Innovation System in a Rural Area: The Case of La Pocatière, Québec. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2427.2007.00707.x

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2427.2007.00707.x
Countries: Canada
Regions: North America
Categories: regional-innovation-systems, innovation-theory
Added: 2026-04-28