composed of "elements", which are tied together by a "self-rationale". For innovation, often innovation clusters and innovation … networks are being regarded as important. By leveraging systems theory for innovation concepts, one can implement references … between the elements of a system and clusters (innovation clusters) and the selfrationale of a system and that of networks …

The innovation systems perspective is primarily concerned with the knowledge flow and diffusion and its positive impact … of stimulating economic growth. In innovation systems observed at the regional level there is a tendency of … this paper the relation between innovation and knowledge is illustrated by the high-technology cluster of Campinas. It also …