Unpacking the social innovation ecosystem: an empirically grounded typology of empowering network constellations

Bonno Pel, Julia M. Wittmayer, Jens Dorland, Michael Søgaard Jørgensen · 2019 · Innovation The European Journal of Social Science Research

Summary. Social innovation networks require three key elements to empower initiatives addressing societal challenges: local embedding, transnational connectivity, and discursive resonance. This study analyzed 20 transnational social innovation networks across countries and developed a typology identifying five ecosystem types, ranging from locally focused co-creation hubs to globally connected political movements. The findings show that effective social innovation ecosystems vary significantly in structure and scope.

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  title   = {Unpacking the social innovation ecosystem: an empirically grounded typology of empowering network constellations},
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  journal = {Innovation The European Journal of Social Science Research},
  year    = {2019},
  doi     = {10.1080/13511610.2019.1705147},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/13511610.2019.1705147}
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DOI

10.1080/13511610.2019.1705147

Countries

Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, innovation-theory, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-28