This research topic covers areas such as
- innovative policy-making, the value of co-creation with society in design and implementation
- new narratives of innovation
- framework conditions for innovation and associated public investment (including risk capital, crowd funding and legal framework)
- access to scientific resources and infrastructures
- impact of framework programmes on growth, employment and excellence
- role of standards, IPR
- regional innovation ecosystems and smart specialisation
- cross-sectorial innovation