Universities and innovation strategies in rural regions: The case of the Greater Lincolnshire Innovation Programme (UK)

Maria Salomaa, David Charles, Gary Bosworth · 2022 · Industry and Higher Education

Summary. Universities in rural regions face unique challenges supporting local innovation. This study examines how a UK university used European Regional Development Fund resources to help rural businesses innovate. Rural firms have diverse needs that don't fit standard smart specialisation approaches. The university adopted one-to-one support rather than collective strategies, balancing firm needs with its own smaller capacity and specialised focus.

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  title   = {Universities and innovation strategies in rural regions: The case of the Greater Lincolnshire Innovation Programme (UK)},
  author  = {Maria Salomaa and David Charles and Gary Bosworth},
  journal = {Industry and Higher Education},
  year    = {2022},
  doi     = {10.1177/09504222221096279},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1177/09504222221096279}
}

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DOI

10.1177/09504222221096279

Countries

United Kingdom

Regions

Europe

Categories

regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation

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2026-09-01