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Putting missions in their place: micro-missions and the role of universities in delivering challenge-led innovation

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  • Dylan Henderson
  • Kevin Morgan
  • Rick Delbridge

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We draw on first-hand experience and empirical evidence to address current concerns that the mission approach carries too much emphasis on technological innovation and top-down state-led action. We identify the concept of smaller scale ‘micro-missions’ that address place-based challenges. In so doing, we show a role for universities that extends beyond the entrepreneurial triple helix and demonstrate how a mission approach can be effective beyond an emphasis exclusively on science and technology and economic outcomes. We highlight universities as safe, convening spaces and their role in bringing together local actors in designing and delivering a micro-missions approach.

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  • Dylan Henderson & Kevin Morgan & Rick Delbridge, 2024. "Putting missions in their place: micro-missions and the role of universities in delivering challenge-led innovation," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(1), pages 208-219, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:regstd:v:58:y:2024:i:1:p:208-219
    DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2023.2176840
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