This book addresses the role of cooperation, networks and institutions in the context of regional innovation systems …. It emphasises the importance of these factors in the emergence of local innovation systems, using detailed examples of … political perspective, and highlight the local mechanisms which are involved in the development of innovation systems. They …

. Bringing together a team of skilled contributors, Beyond Innovation Hotspots demonstrates the importance of context … regional economics, and technological change and innovation will find the book a crucial resource. It is also beneficial to …

"While much has been written about the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program from both an …