Innovations in Innovation Policy

As the world faces new complex challenges, we need innovations in how public policy can support innovation to unlock economic, societal and technological progress. Bringing together expert contributors from across science, technology, innovation and policy making, this book presents thought leadership pieces that address the question: What does the future of innovation policy look like? Chapters explore new approaches and reimagine innovation policy in ways that drive positive change, highlighting the importance of institutional context and innovation support systems. They provide in-depth coverage of topics such as innovation intermediaries, skills in innovation policy, civil-society involvement, and open, responsible, social and eco-innovation. Authors discuss how to revolutionise modes of collaboration for innovation policymaking, the need to integrate stakeholders’ perspectives, equality, diversity and inclusion for innovation actors, and new methodologies and evaluation techniques in the field. Inspiring forward-thinking about how innovations in innovation policy can enable economic, social, and environmental impact, this book is an essential read for researchers and students in the field of innovation, science and technology policy. Policymakers, industry professionals, business leaders and civil society stakeholders engaged in innovation initiatives will also benefit from the valuable insights offered.