Abstract
This contribution seeks to explore how complex adaptive theory can be applied at the conceptual level to unpack Triple Helix models. We use two cases to examine this issue ? the Finnish Strategic Centres for Science, Technology Innovation (SHOKs) and the Canadian Business-led Networks of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE). Both types of centres are organisational structures that aspire to be business-led, with a considerable portion of their activities driven by (industrial) users? interests and requirements. Reflecting on the centres? activities along three dimensions ? knowledge generation, consensus building and innovation ? we contend that conceptualising the Triple Helix from a process perspective will improve the dialogue between stakeholders and shareholders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 351-368 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Prometheus |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 25 Nov 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |