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Favourable social innovation ecosystem(s)? – An explorative approach

Judith Terstriep, Dieter Rehfeld, Maria Kleverbeck · 2020 · European Planning Studies

Summary. Social innovation ecosystems differ fundamentally from business-focused innovation systems. This research identifies three key requirements for effective social innovation ecosystems: integrated governance involving civil society and multiple sectors, intermediary institutions like hubs and labs that accelerate activities, and strategies combining different innovation modes. The study finds no single best model exists due to the diversity and local nature of social innovation work across Europe.

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Terstriep, J., Rehfeld, D., & Kleverbeck, M.. (2020). Favourable social innovation ecosystem(s)? – An explorative approach. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2019.1708868

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DOI
10.1080/09654313.2019.1708868
Countries
Germany
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-04-28