Modelling the dynamics of technological innovation systems

Bob Walrave; Rob Raven

doi:10.1016/j.respol.2016.05.011

Modelling the dynamics of technological innovation systems

Bob Walrave, Rob Raven

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Abstract

Currently there is no formal model describing the dynamics of technological innovation systems. This paper develops a system dynamics model that integrates the concept of ‘motors of innovation’, following the literature on emerging technological innovation systems, with the notion of ‘transition pathways’ that was developed as part of the multi-level-framework thinking. As such, the main contribution of this paper is a cross-over of two key-frameworks into a system dynamics model that can serve as underpinning for future research. The model's behaviour is illustrated by means of analyses of TIS dynamics in the context of different transition pathways, under different resourcing conditions. The paper also provides a future research agenda, pursuable by means of experimentation and/or further development of the presented model.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1833-1844
Number of pages	12
Journal	Research Policy
Volume	45
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2016.05.011
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Multi-level perspective
Sustainability transitions
System dynamics model
Technological innovation systems
TIS-MLP

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