Purpose - The rapid adoption of the ecosystem concept in innovation contexts has led to a proliferation of differing … - This paper introduces clarity into the conceptual mist that surrounds the term "innovation ecosystem", showing there are …-level output. Originality/value - Contributes through a comprehensive overview of the differing ecosystem types in innovation …

develops and proposes a model for coordinating innovation ecosystems based on the theoretical backgrounds of the ecosystem life … cycle and ecosystem coordination. Findings - This study argues that each stage of an innovation ecosystem's life cycle … of coordination and stages of the life cycle of an innovation ecosystem can guide actors in the design of strategies for …