The role of the triple helix in designing a viable regional innovation system

Abstract

This article focuses on triple helix collaboration to support the development of the regional innovation-driven economy - in particular on questions of strategic structures for regional collaboration in the triple helix of government, industry and knowledge institutions. Regional innovation activity is often studied through the prism of regional innovation systems. Strategic collaboration in the triple helix is seen as one of the most viable ways to stimulate regional innovation. This article presents the role of strategic structures in regional triple helix collaboration. with the aim of highlighting how triple helix actors can structure and implement fruitful collaboration to support innovation-led regional development.