From inter-organizational collaborations to innovation ecosystems: a knowledge-based view

While research on inter-organizational collaborations has received significant attention, the innovation ecosystem concept presents a relatively new phenomenon. Both concepts are characterized by value creation and value capture dynamics, yet our understanding of how these concepts are integrated is limited. We explore how the knowledge-based view lends itself to multi-level theorization and contribute to a more profound understanding on how value creation and value capture through collaborations takes place in the wider context of an innovation ecosystem. To this end, we present an integrated framework and bring granularity to the interconnectedness of inter-organizational collaborations and innovation ecosystems. Our work provides insights into innovation policymakers and managers on the establishment of research and development consortia as a measure to stimulate innovation and to promote the establishment and growth of (regional) innovation ecosystems.