Exploring regional innovation ecosystems: an empirical study in China

Ke Rong, Yong Lin, J. Yu, Y. Zhang, Agnieszka Radziwon · 2020 · Industry and Innovation

Summary. This study examines regional innovation ecosystems in China through three case studies, developing a 4C framework covering construct, cooperation, configuration, and capability. The research shows that organizations coevolve within ecosystems, and that complementarity-based collaboration within and between regional ecosystems—supported by government—strengthens national innovation capacity. The framework helps redistribute roles, coordinate resources, and identify partnership opportunities.

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Rong, K., Lin, Y., Yu, J., Zhang, Y., & Radziwon, A.. (2020). Exploring regional innovation ecosystems: an empirical study in China. Industry and Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2020.1830042

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DOI: 10.1080/13662716.2020.1830042
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28