Cultivating Regional Innovation Ecosystems in the Digital Age: Case Studies of Four Cites in China

This paper explores the cultivation paths of innovation ecosystems in the digital age by constructing a theoretical framework consisting of innovators, elements of innovation, platforms and digital governance. Four cities in China, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xuzhou and Weifang, were selected for in-depth c...

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Published in:Science, technology & society (New Delhi, India) technology & society (New Delhi, India), 2023-06, Vol.28 (2), p.191-212
Main Authors: Yi, Chaonan, Ma, Lei, Liu, Zheng, Liang, Kaitong, Huang, Xiaojing
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case studies
Governance
Industrialization
Innovations
Manufacturing
Regions
Technology
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Summary:This paper explores the cultivation paths of innovation ecosystems in the digital age by constructing a theoretical framework consisting of innovators, elements of innovation, platforms and digital governance. Four cities in China, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xuzhou and Weifang, were selected for in-depth case studies. Findings revealed that: (1) regions with ‘head enterprises’ and a strong industrial base achieve a competitive advantage via the synergy of digital industrialisation and industrial digitalisation; (2) digital technology pioneer regions can adopt digital industrialisation; (3) regions with a strong industrial base and traditional manufacturing industries can prioritise industrial digitalisation and (4) manufacturing regions with a large number of small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) who can combine industrial digitalisation and digital value. This study provides theoretical and practical value for the cultivation of regional innovation ecosystems.
ISSN:0971-7218
0973-0796
DOI:10.1177/09717218231160425