Modelling R&D and Innovation Support Systems – Analysis of Regional Cluster Structures in Innovation in Portugal

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This paper offers a new methodology to identify R&D and innovation clusters, on the basis of a regional analysis of innovation support systems in Portugal. Using a web-based inventory of R&D and innovation agencies, an extensive data base is created. This data set is next analyzed by means of Principal Coordinates Analysis followed by a Logistic Biplot approach (leading to Voronoi mappings) in order to design a systematic typology of innovation clusters in the main regions in Portugal. A striking result is the significant difference in innovation systems at regional level in Portugal. The paper is concluded with policy recommendations.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: Tinbergen Institute Discussion Paper ; No. 13-107/VIII

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Environmental Economics: Technological Innovation ; Agricultural R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services
• Subject: R&D and innovation ; regional innovation systems ; principal coordinates analysis ; logistic biplot ; Voronoi mapping ; public policy

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): de Noronha Vaz, Teresa ; Galindo, Purificación Vicente ; Nijkamp, Peter
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Tinbergen Institute
• (where): Amsterdam and Rotterdam
• (when): 2013

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/87421
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