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Innovation capability of clusters: understanding the innovation of geographic business networks

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose -This paper aims to explore innovation in geographic business networks and to propose a model of cluster innovation capability.The premise is that innovation is a necessity for firms and inter-firm relationships is an option for it to occur.Among these relationships, clusters stand out, with studies showing that firms in clusters tend to be more innovative.Design/methodology/approach -Thus, we conducted an exploratory study of two clusters: the emerging cluster of Alto do Camaquã, in Brazil, and growing cluster of Sisteron, in France.The cases were analyzed based on elements previously established in the literature: context; collective strategy; public policy; commercialization; pro-activity; external relationships; transmission; collaboration;

Source: Review of Business Management

DOI: 10.7819/rbgn.v21i4.4016

Authors: Bruno Bittencourt, Aurora Zen, Frédéric Prévot

Institutions: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Kedge Business School

Language: English

Topic: Regional Development and Innovation

Subfield: Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2980047727

FWCI: 6.806

Cites: 54

Cited by: 19

Related to: 10