a country's innovation ecology that have an impact on sustainable economic growth. Design/methodology/approach – This … paper investigates governmental, economic, and technological supports that comprise the innovation ecology of 34 nations …'s innovation ecology is associated with greater sustainable entrepreneurial growth opportunities. Innovation indicators and trend …

‐creation and innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a framework to evaluate the types of relational …‐sized suppliers to enable them to inform and support innovation and the implementation of initiatives to create value in the eyes of … relational capabilities, value co‐creation and innovation in small and medium‐sized suppliers.  …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the major influences on innovation delivery in the context of small … government reports and to literature on the economic theory underpinning the concept of innovation. Findings – The findings … innovation strategies unless they receive outside assistance. Research limitations/implications – The need for an attitudinal …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how extending social innovation and impact learning to the field … made cautiously. For this reason, the transferability of this experiential learning course to other regions of the world is ….” Originality/value – Initial evidence is provided that the success of experiential learning in social innovation and impact can be …

size and type of KIBS firm. Differences in these approaches impact on the development of effective innovation processes …, with resource deficiencies in smaller firms constraining their innovation capability. Practical implications – It is … concluded that small KIBS firms face particular challenges in managing the innovation process and establishing sustainable …

hub firm size. Design/methodology/approach – Seven case studies were carried out: six innovation networks in which SMEs …' qualitative empirical analysis of seven innovation projects showed that: the sharing of benefits and the guarantees that are … – Results have important implications for the management of innovation networks which are increasingly important for the …

Purpose – This article aims to explore how and why the creation of technological innovation during a merger can end in …, innovation dissemination, and management. This case study then focuses on a merger in the IT sector in real time. Findings – This … the creation of technological innovation during the integration period. The authors present new reasons for the failure of …

Purpose – This paper aims to present a profile of innovation in food sector SMEs in the UK, exploring specifically the … degree and types of innovation employed, and engagement with activities that support innovation orientation, or … sector SMEs in the UK. The questionnaire design was informed by previous studies on degree and types of innovation, and the …