Regional Innovation Systems and Transformative Innovation Policy: An Embedded Approach

Gruber, Markus and Fischer, Michael and Maier, Andreas and Melidis, Konstantin (2026) Regional Innovation Systems and Transformative Innovation Policy: An Embedded Approach. EVERYBODY PLANS ... SOMETIMES. Cherish Heritage, Plan Now, Create a Better Future! Proceedings of REAL CORP 2026, 31st International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 1193-1198. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) is a strategic framework that addresses major societal challenges by promoting (distruptive) innovation, participatory processes and cross-sector collaboration. Due to its multi-scalar perspective, TIP is gradually being adopted in regional policy contexts, where place-based needs and local capacities play a pivotal role. However, effective regional approaches require integration into strategies at a higher governance level, which address infrastructure, legislation, and regulation and provide shared learning environments. Building on a recently completed project initiated by the Austrian Conference on Spatial Planning (ÖROK), this paper proposes a practitioner-oriented approach in which regions and their innovation ecosystems are embedded within a multi-level governance framework (TrIP – Transformative regionally embedded Innovation Policy). The model links: (i) shared visions and cross-sectoral strategies; (ii) innovation spaces and co-creative processes; (iii) learning, scaling up and diffusion across regions; and (iv) the adaptation of regulations, norms and institutions, including exnovation. This approach is illustrated through two case studies: an energy transition initiative in a rural area and a logistics innovation in an urban area.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Regional Innovation System, Transformative Innovation Policy, Multi-Level-Governance, Spatial Planning, Participatory Processes
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor J Political Science > JC Political theory
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	05 Apr 2026 15:28
Last Modified:	05 Apr 2026 15:28
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1299

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