Chapter 14. MANAGING THE NETWORK OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

The major players in the network of technological innovation—industry, government laboratories, universities, and not-for-profit institutions—generally have different goals and settings. However, they share a common emphasis on ensuring that science and technology benefit social and/or economic ends. Successful innovation depends upon managing relationships and communication flows across these organizational boundaries. Moreover, activities throughout the innovation chain—from R&D through marketing—increasingly extend globally, and thus international networks must be accessed and managed. This chapter addresses patterns in R&D and innovation within and between the major sectors of industry, government, and universities. The concept of open innovation is then discussed, followed by emerging trends related to innovation within regional and global contexts.