Polytechnic Education Institutions in Portugal as Regional Innovation Ecosystems
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https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v11.i3.32090Keywords:
regional innovation, innovation ecosystems, cocreationAbstract
Polytechnic education institutions in Portugal have played a crucial role in regional development and the promotion of innovation. This academic article explores the role of higher education institutions as regional innovation ecosystems, highlighting their contributions to the economic, social, and technological development of the regions where they are located, based on the state of the art. In this regard, the strategies adopted by polytechnic institutions in Portugal to foster innovation are discussed, including the promotion of partnerships with the business sector, the creation and transfer of knowledge, and the training of highly qualified human resources. Empirically, this research addresses cases of innovation project incubators as drivers of sustainable development in Portuguese regions. Additionally, we reflect on the importance of consortia among polytechnic institutes in the Center of Portugal as instruments for activating knowledge transfer to small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy organizations, specifically mentioning local, regional, and national co-creation competitions (such as the Demola Portugal program).
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