Sustainable Regional Development : Revitalizing Regions through Innovation (Paperback)

Part I: Setting the stage 1. Introduction 2. What is innovation and why do we need more of It? Part II: From the idea to the innovation 3. Where do ideas come from? 4. Where can innovation take place? 5. How do ideas come about? 6. Validating your idea 7. Bringing your idea into the world Part III: Creating an Innovative Region 8. Becoming an innovation hub 9. The environment for success 10. The elements of success 11. Putting it all together