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Innovation platforms as a solution to the proximity paradox

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  • Satu Parjanen
  • Mirva Hyypiä

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The paper studies what kind of proximities and distances can be found in complex innovation environments. Case-study methods were used, with the research strategy building on experiences of creating a regional innovation platform aimed at development of new models for collaborative co-operation between the private, public and third sector in the context of physical-activity promotion. Building the innovation platform brought various proximities and distances between actors into focus. Distances may explain why some of the actions have not been successful or why some actions involved should be repeated several times. However, this study also highlights the role of distances as sources of various innovation. Distances and proximities are not static, and they could be exploited from a position of knowledge.

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  • Satu Parjanen & Mirva Hyypiä, 2018. "Innovation platforms as a solution to the proximity paradox," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(7), pages 1312-1329, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:26:y:2018:i:7:p:1312-1329
    DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2018.1476469
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    1. Pindado, Emilio & Sánchez, Mercedes & García Martínez, Marian, 2023. "Entrepreneurial innovativeness: When too little or too much agglomeration hurts," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 52(1).
    2. Hans Löfsten & Anders Isaksson & Heikki Rannikko, 2023. "Entrepreneurial networks, geographical proximity, and their relationship to firm growth: a study of 241 small high-tech firms," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 48(6), pages 2280-2306, December.

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