disdain. Associating such concepts with technological innovation often instigates a reaction more akin to that of titillation … sexuality could prove to be fundamental factors in creativity and innovation. When consumers create their own technological … being born. The role of deviation as a key to innovation must not be overlooked as it will contribute to our understanding …

the understanding of value creation in key business, economic and innovation literature and focuses on developments in … creative industries at the forefront of technology and innovation – film, TV, computer games, e‐business, mobile phones – to …

required for a successful “booster” function (motivation, ambition, innovation, cooperation, proactiveness). Because … proactiveness and innovation both require futures thinking and creativity, the paper presents relevant material from the literature … entrepreneurial functions (proactiveness and innovation) are more art than science, and that they therefore require a set of …

/methodology/approach – Case studies were researched. Findings – The current study of the future carried out by the Dutch Innovation Platform … (responsible for innovation policy) resembles an old‐fashioned utopism whereas a study conducted in 1977 by the Dutch Council for …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a short comment on the current US innovation concerns and a recent … organs of transfer of technology to the less developed world. Originality/value – The importance of how innovation and …

Purpose – The EU Framework Programme and the foresight community are both focusing on future developments in innovation … match and mismatch of innovation entities by characterising both by a codified taxonomy on innovation. This taxonomy is … based on the experience of TNO in innovation. In total, 140 flagship foresight activities from the EFMN database are …