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This report focuses on modes of ICT innovation at the meso level of systems and the micro level o... more This report focuses on modes of ICT innovation at the meso level of systems and the micro level of firms. After a summary of the literature on national innovation systems, and its sectoral and regional applications, we discuss how the concept of innovation systems can be applied to the case of ICT innovation. A framework for indicators is
proposed to characterize the performance of ICT innovation systems. Due to the multi-purpose and pervasive nature of ICT, it is relevant to extend the innovation systems concept to the societal level. The resource-based view of the innovative firm fits very well with the innovation systems perspective. Patterns in the firm-level sets
(combinations, or mix) of resources and capabilities can be identified with factor-analysis and they give rise to the main types or modes of innovative behaviour.
Monitoring ICT innovation systems is important as it allows us to learn how to improve the policy and performance of current and future systems. It allows us to design and improve a mix of ICT innovation policy, which is tailored to specific ICT modes of innovation, and also to a mix of prioritized challenges (e.g. economic,
social, environmental, health, or other impacts). Since ICT innovations emerge and diffuse fast, the timing of
institutional change is crucial. Setting new standards, and updating regulations can create a competitive edge.
ICT innovation policy has become (and should be addressed as) a horizontal policy field which maintains systemic linkages with other policy fields. At both the system and firm level, there are several modes of ICT innovation. Policy makers should not reduce diversity by favouring only one mode. We extend Lundvalls’ theory on
interactive learning between producers and users of knowledge by adding that policy for ICT innovation should be produced in interaction with its users.

Social innovation is explained as new combinations of social, economic and political capital (res... more Social innovation is explained as new combinations of social, economic and political capital (resources and capabilities). The value or impact of social innovation derives from the interaction between the supply and demand for social innovations. As producers and users of social innovations the stakeholders of the business, public and civic or third sector engage in interactive learning and co-creation of use value, or ‘value-in-context’. Based on the derived indicator requirements, indicator sets are proposed.
The application of the measurement framework at the micro-level of social innovations identifies combinations of social innovation inputs, objectives, obstacles and outputs, that for instance differ by the theme of social innovation, the type of social innovation, and the geographical scale of operations.
Application at the macro level of European regions shows that social innovation factors impact GDP and beyond. Four types of regional ecosystems of social innovation can be identified. As different contexts they induce different micro social innovation impacts.

NV Industriebank LIOF, de Limburgse regionale ontwikkelings- maatschappij, heeft de afgelopen 30 ... more NV Industriebank LIOF, de Limburgse regionale ontwikkelings-
maatschappij, heeft de afgelopen 30 jaar veel bedrijven in
Limburg ondersteund met diverse instrumenten ter bevordering
van innovatie.
LIOF heeft Rene Wintjes van UNU-MERIT in 2008 gevraagd om voor de diverse instrumenten na te gaan wat de effecten zijn.

Infrastructure investments Address legislative and regulatory (liabilities) issues Facilitate dem... more Infrastructure investments Address legislative and regulatory (liabilities) issues Facilitate demonstration projects Address safety and security Standards

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KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication Strategic evaluation on innovation and the knowl... more KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication Strategic evaluation on innovation and the knowledge based... (2006) Open access. Pagina-navigatie: Main. Title, Strategic evaluation on innovation and the knowledge based ...

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KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication Monitoring and analysis of policies and public f... more KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication Monitoring and analysis of policies and public financing... (2007) Open access. Pagina-navigatie: Main. ...

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KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication Internationalisation of European ICT activities ... more KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication Internationalisation of European ICT activities (final report prepared... (2006). Pagina-navigatie: Main. ...

Page 1. Kennis Index Zuid-Nederland Mei 2004 Opgesteld door: Drs. Ing. Theo Dunnewijk Drs. Hugo H... more Page 1. Kennis Index Zuid-Nederland Mei 2004 Opgesteld door: Drs. Ing. Theo Dunnewijk Drs. Hugo Hollanders Dr. René Wintjes MERIT Universiteit Maastricht Opdrachtgevers: LWV Limburgse Werkgevers Vereniging BZW Brabants Zeeuwse Werkgeversvereniging ...

Economic Theory, 2002

KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication ICT-Monitor Vlaanderen: eindrapport van een haal... more KNAW Narcis. Back to search results. Publication ICT-Monitor Vlaanderen: eindrapport van een haalbaarheidsstudie (2002) Open access. Pagina-navigatie: Main. Title, ICT-Monitor Vlaanderen: eindrapport van een haalbaarheidsstudie. Published in, IWT-studies ; 39. ...