From: Innovation ecosystems in ports: a comparative analysis of Rotterdam and Valencia
Component | Research questions |
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Innovation oriented culture | Are there port-specific prizes and awards or events and institutions aimed at promoting an innovative/entrepreneurial culture? |
Pro-innovation government | Does the port authority implement or support any initiatives to bolster the innovation performance of the port cluster? |
Human capital (formation) | Do educational institutions in the region provide port-oriented education programmes? Does the port community support such education programmes, and if so, how? Are there structural ties to promote the uptake of graduates in the port? |
Demand for innovative products & services | Does the port authority or port development company cooperate with suppliers in (open) innovation partnerships? Are there structures through which MNCs share their demand for innovative products with the port community? |
Research cooperation | Is there established cooperation between research institutes and the port community? Does such research cooperation involve international extra-cluster partners? |
Incubation services | Are there incubation services for start-ups with products and services aimed at port-related industries? Do such incubation services help start-ups with contacts and contracts in the business community? Do such incubation services help start-ups with establishing international ties? Are there structures in place to promote start-ups from universities? |
Support for innovative projects | Are there specific test facilities, labs or other testbed partnerships for the port cluster? Has the port authority developed specific instruments to support innovative projects of port companies? |