Innovation ecosystems: A critical examination
Publications pushing the aEURoeinnovation ecosystemaEUR meme have added valuable dimensions to the economic development discussion. The phrase has captured the imagination of policy makers and has motivated public initiatives of substantial magnitude. This paper reviews the concept of innovation ecosystems as it is set forth in the academic and trade literature, and asks, aEURoeWhat is gained from adding aEUR~eco aEUR(tm) to our treatment of national and regional innovation systems?aEUR