This paper aims to provide an overview of the recently introduced demand based innovation policy instrument in Finland … - the Strategic Centers for Science, Technology and Innovation (in Finnish - SHOKs). SHOKs are formed to support the … innovative activities of existing industries in Finland with emphasis on industrial renewal through innovation. The focus in this …

This paper aims to provide new insights into the analysis of National Innovation Systems (NIS). Whereas the common …, internationalisation of innovative activities, public support for high growth companies, regional innovation policies, and educational …