Is regional innovation system development possible in peripheral regions? Some evidence from the case of La Pocatière, Canada

David Doloreux, Stève Dionne · 2008 · Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Summary. This paper examines whether peripheral regions can develop functional innovation systems by studying La Pocatière, Canada. The authors identify the key actors and structural elements of the region's innovation system, then analyze the factors and dynamics that drive innovation activity and enable the system to transform and grow. They draw on historical documents, statistical data, and interviews with leaders from private and public organizations.

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  title   = {Is regional innovation system development possible in peripheral regions? Some evidence from the case of La Pocatière, Canada},
  author  = {David Doloreux and Stève Dionne},
  journal = {Entrepreneurship and Regional Development},
  year    = {2008},
  doi     = {10.1080/08985620701795525},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/08985620701795525}
}

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DOI

10.1080/08985620701795525

Countries

Canada

Regions

North America

Categories

regional-innovation-systems, entrepreneurship, general-innovation

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