Unveiling the Evolution of Innovation Ecosystems: An Analysis of Triple, Quadruple, and Quintuple Helix Model Innovation Systems in European Case Studies

Rallou Taratori, Paulina Rodriguez-Fiscal, Marie Abigail Pacho, Sesil Koutra, Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway and Dimitrios Thomas
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Rallou Taratori: Faculty of Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
Paulina Rodriguez-Fiscal: Faculty of Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
Marie Abigail Pacho: Faculty of Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
Sesil Koutra: Faculty of Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway: Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal, 696, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Dimitrios Thomas: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), 21027 Ispra, Italy

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 14, 1-20

Abstract: Despite the rising interest in smart city initiatives worldwide, governmental theories along with the managerial perspectives of city planning are greatly lacking in the literature. It is definitely understandable that the adoption of configurational pathways toward the ‘smart’ ‘governance’ models is required as a key factor and smartness’ facilitator in modern cities. In this manuscript, we display an exhaustive literature review on the importance of the n-Helix models along with a benchmarking critical approach through selected European case studies. This paper reveals the lack of exhaustive analyses for the methodological investigation, identification, and adoption of the most appropriate governance model per project including collaborative approaches. In addition, the paper deploys modular frameworks to efficiently address the continuous urban challenges, such as the rapid urbanization or the climate change.

Keywords: case-study analysis; citizen engagement; collaborative ecosystem; governance; innovation systems; n-Helix model; smart city (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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