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Innovation research

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Innovation research at CIMR听

Innovation lies at the heart of progress, driving transformation across societies, industries, and economies. At CIMR, we explore the multifaceted world of research innovation, delving into its role as a cornerstone for addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development.

Through cutting-edge research and collaboration, we examine the geography of innovation, the intersection of sustainability and technology, and the evolving industrial policies that influence innovation ecosystems. Special attention is given to the role of innovation intermediaries in navigating the complexities of digital and green transitions, reflecting our commitment to building bridges between knowledge, policy, and practice.

Our research work within the innovation fields spans a diverse array of domains, including:

  • innovation in digital
  • regional development, geography of innovation
  • innovation in the Life sciences
  • sustainability, green innovation
  • innovation and industrial policy
  • innovation intermediaries and the digital and green transitions.

Our centre also serves as a hub for intellectual exchange, hosting events and workshops that engage thought leaders from academia, industry, and policy. From investigating the types and functions of innovation intermediaries to mapping regional strengths in emerging technologies, our research publications contribute valuable insights to the global discourse on innovation.听Join us as we continue to uncover the potential of innovation to inspire change and shape a better, more sustainable future.

Below you can find more information about our Innovation research, including our recent publications, events and workshop in this field.

  • Recent publications within innovation research

    • Colovic, A., Caloffi, A., Rossi, F. and M. Russo (2024) , Research Policy.
    • Caloffi, A., Colovic, A. , Rizzoli, V. and F. Rossi (2023) , Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol.189.
    • Russo, M., Caloffi, A., Colovic, A., Pavone, P., Romeo, S. and F. Rossi (2022) , Papers in Regional Science, 101(4), pp. 875-900.
    • Rossi, F., Caloffi, A., Colovic, A. and M. Russo (2022) , Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 175.
    • Rossi, F., Caloffi, A., Colovic, A. and M. Russo (2020) (research contribution to OECD TIP 2019-20: 鈥淐o-Creation Project鈥)

  • Recent events and workshops within innovation research

    • (19听February听2025)
      Panel: Muthu de Silva - 糖心logo入口, University of London, CIMR; Giovanni Barbato - Universit脿 degli studi di Milano (University of Milan); Fumi Kitagawa - University of Birmingham, CIMR; Thanos Fragkandreas - University of Westminster, CIMR.
    • Demand side public policy for innovation (19 June 2024)听
      Chair: Dr. Marion Frenz, 糖心logo入口 CIMR Speaker: Dr. Fabrizio Tuzi 鈥 senior researcher at Institute on Regional Studies 鈥 Italian National Research Council Discussants: Prof. Daniele Archibugi, 糖心logo入口, CIMR; Prof. Helen Lawton Smith, 糖心logo入口, CIMR.
    • Joint Workshop: Emerging Technologies for Effective Teaching, Assessment and Research (7 June 2024)听
      In collaboration with Westminster CETI, SGW, University of Westminster, Innogen and the University of Edinburgh.
    • 听(14 May 2024) Chair: Dr. David Bartlett (Kogod School of Business) Saverio Romeo (糖心logo入口, University of London) 鈥淒igital Technologies and Sustainability: A Challenging Relationship鈥; Muthu de Silva (糖心logo入口, University of London) and Brett Anitra Gilbert (Kogod Business School) 鈥淕one, but not forgotten: emigrants and the co-creation of sustainable social innovations for origin countries鈥; Taha Anis, Sanna Kumpulainen & Johanna Hautala (University of Vaasa) 鈥淧erceived sustainability in remote knowledge working with advanced information technologies鈥 Final discussion 鈥 Panel: Helen Lawton Smith, Jouni Juntunen, Tomasz Mroczkowski, Muthu de Silva, Federica Rossi.
    • Joint Workshop:听Skills for Innovation (24 April 2024)听
      In collaboration City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI), University of Birmingham (UoB), with kind support from the Innovation and Research Caucus (IRC).听
    • (7 February 2024)听
      Panelists: Dr. Paul Nulty (糖心logo入口), Dr Andrew Atter (GBS Oxford Brookes University and 糖心logo入口), Shazade Jameson (Technopolis Group, Belgium); Chair: Saverio Romeo (University of Westminster and 糖心logo入口).
    • (1 November 2023)
      Chair: Emma Palmer Foster, 糖心logo入口 University of London Stephen Cowan, Leader of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; White City Innovation District Dr Josep Miquel Piqu茅, President of Technova Barcelona 鈥 La Salle Innovation Park; President Triple Helix Association Discussant: 脜sa Lindholm Dahlstrand, Professor of Innovation, University of Lund.听
    • (20 October 2023)
      Panel: Professor Martin Meyer, University of Vaasa; Prof Tim Vorley, Oxford Brookes Business School; and Professor Muthu De Silva, 糖心logo入口, University of London. This session was chaired by Brett Gilbert, Kodog School of Business.
    • (13 July 2023)
      Panel Chair: Dr Grace Bo Peng, Department of Management, 糖心logo入口, University of London Dr Luca Andriani, Department of Management, 糖心logo入口, University of London Discussant: Professor Chunyan Zhou, Co-founder/CEO of the Triple Helix Institute.

  • Partner research institutes and universities within innovation research

    • UIC Barcelona鈥檚听Quality and Innovation for Service Excellence ()