The European innovation policy turn
On January 16th, professor Fred Steward (Policy Studies Institute, University of Westminster) visits TIK to give a talk on the implications of the turn in European innovation policy towards societal challenges such as climate change. More specifically, Professor Stewart will link this discussion to the Climate-KIC Transition Cities Project.
Room for systemic innovation?
This new challenge-led approach reframes the policy agenda compared to the traditional technology-driven model. It is more attuned to systemic rather than singular innovation, and offers a broader definition of innovation which highlights social, organizational and business novelty. It is argued that this offers a richer and more realistic perspective for the radical pervasive change needed for the transition to a low carbon society.
Transition cities
In this seminar, prospects for transformative innovation are addressed through a focus on the place-based socio-technical networks of mobility, buildings and energy. These are discussed in relation to the Climate-KIC Transition Cities Project involving Frankfurt, Birmingham, Bologna-Modena, Valencia-Castellon, Budapest and Wrocla.
Register for the seminar by e-mail to Ragnhild Bjelland-Hanley.
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