Universities as orchestrators of the development of regional innovation ecosystems in emerging economies

• Published in: Growth and change Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 770 - 789
• Main Authors: Thomas, Elisa, Faccin, Kadigia, Asheim, Bjørn Terje
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lexington Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Colleges & universities; Competitors; Emerging markets; Entrepreneurship; Innovations; Leadership; Mobility; Stakeholders; Teaching

This paper analyses the role of universities as orchestrators of the development of a regional ecosystem that is conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship. We argue that universities in emerging economies, due to many social challenges, must go beyond their missions of teaching, research, and col...