Can processes make relationships work? The Triple Helix between structure and action. (1st December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grant, Kevin; , Martin Meyer; Kuusisto, Jari
• Is Part Of: Prometheus. Volume 32:Number 4(2014)
• Page Start: 351
• Page End: 368
• Publication Date: 2014-12-01
• Subjects: Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Information science -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Communication -- Periodicals; Science and state -- Periodicals; Technology -- Australia -- Periodicals; 303
• DOI: 10.1080/08109028.2015.1110425
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0810-9028

Abstract

Abstract : This contribution seeks to explore how complex adaptive theory can be applied at the conceptual level to unpack Triple Helix models. We use two cases to examine this issue – the Finnish Strategic Centres for Science, Technology & Innovation (SHOKs) and the Canadian Business-led Networks of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE). Both types of centres are organisational structures that aspire to be business-led, with a considerable portion of their activities driven by (industrial) users' interests and requirements. Reflecting on the centres' activities along three dimensions – knowledge generation, consensus building and innovation – we contend that conceptualising the Triple Helix from a process perspective will improve the dialogue between stakeholders and shareholders.