EC proposed Ministudies
The EC has proposed that :
“For each MS, the following questions should be addressed:
- Is the subject discussed in the academic debates?
- Can it be considered as a trend? Which mega-trends underlie the subject?
- Is the subject linked to other issues or concepts?
- What is the language referring to the subject? Which semantics to be used?”
These are fine and interesting to do, but AQ has (rightly) pointed out that the links to innovation policy and generally to innovation and competitiveness should be to the fore. If we use a Q&A foprmat the above will be say 4 questions out of 28 or so… and some can be interpreted in a relevant direction in any case.
Possible studies:
A “list of MS” subjects will be sent to LL&A, including a short description of each subject and the name of the referent(s) within the Innovation Unit. The EC has established themes for the first four MS (year one):
1. Gazelles
Referent: Mariana Perogiani
This MS shall provide background analysis to the INNO-VIEWS workshop of April 2006. The following questions will have to be explored:
- What motivates enterprises to look for growth?
- What are the main concepts linking entrepreneurship to innovation?
- Who are the gazelles: young entrepreneurs or senior executives?
- What is the point of view of the press, the academic circles, etc.?
- What is driving gazelles?
- Do they need political support? What sort of support?
2. Society-driven innovation
Referent: Christophe Guichard
Main issues:
- Which mega-trends are underlying this concept?
- What are the transmission mechanisms between society needs and innovation?
- What sort of public intervention is required?
3. Innovation Skills
This MS will aim at identifying:
- Skills required for innovation, creativity, design?
- Sociological issues inherent to this subject such as the role of women, etc.
- The importance of dialogue in open innovation,
- How can policy makers impact motivation skills and creativity?
4. Open subject (i.e. of our choice)
(we will go on discussing this)
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