innovation activities and in the results they reach in terms of economic success. In this respect, it may be assumed at first … little traditional innovation infrastructure. Additionally, the hypothesis is made that potentially the virtuous circle … linking the innovation activities of SMEs and KIBS may compensate the impact of less favourable regional environments. The …

-intensive business services (KIBS). KIBS produce and duffus knowledge, which is crucial for innovation processes. The paper gives an … overview of the role and function of KIBS in innovation systems and their knowledge production, transformation and diffusion … activities. Focusing on innovation interactions between manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and KIBS; the …