15. The linear model works perfectly in a policy setting Research and technological development in universities, RTOs and companies gives birth to an idea and relevant new knowledge Companies make use of these ideas in the development of new products and processes The company brings the new product to the market
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19. The correlation problem R&D-investments Economic growth It is possible to study the correlation between R&D and growth…
20. The correlation problem R&D-investments Research Economic growth … but are we really studying the effects of research alone?
21. The correlation problem R&D-investments Research Science Development Learning Innovation Mobility Machinery Technology Education Literature Patents Licenses Design Marketing Branding Culture Regulations Globalization Experience Creativity Economic growth There is nothing wrong in having increased investments in R&D as a policy objective, but it cannot be used as a proxy for innovation “ Total factor productivity?”
24. In-house learning based innovation Following the OECD systemic approach: Research is given a new and broader role as a learning tool market pull Knowledge about customers and competitors The company brings new or altered products, processes or services on to the market Market competences Tacit knowledge Acquired technology Literature Conferences and fairs Recruits Acquired R&D In-house R&D
25. Company or public institution Learning Networks Innovation Customers and users Suppliers Policy- institutions Financial Institutions R&D Institutions Consultants Public policy Cultural framework International framework Industrial structure Understanding competence flows in the innovation system
48. Traditional view of evidence based policy learning Independent researchers or experts Civil servants Politicians The wall of disinterested objectivity
49. An interactive learning arena Independent researchers (experts) Civil servants (experts) Politicians (experts) Stake-holders (experts) They are all experts in their field, some in technology, others in policy