review the literature on interaction and innovator networks with a focus on regional aspects. To illustrate the relevance of … core competencies of the network. -- Innovator networks ; innovation system ; R&D cooperation ; mobility …

knowledge, but also in its diffusion. We analyse four East German local networks of innovators which differ in structure and … in all regional networks of innovators both in terms of patent output and in terms of centrality of their position in the … networks. Further we find the 'thicker' networks to have more central public research organisations. -- Innovator networks …