Strategic Actors in the Structuring and Activation of Innovation Ecosystems

Abstract

Innovation ecosystem is related to the formation of networks for collaboration and sharing of knowledge and structures. Thus, the objective of this research is to prospect in the scientific literature for strategic actors that integrate innovation ecosystems. It is bibliographical research, carried out from the survey and analysis of theoretical references about the object of study. Furthermore, it is qualitative in terms of approach and exploratory in terms of purpose. The survey of scientific production was carried out in the SCOPUS database, from the application of filters and temporal delimitation. Fifteen scientific articles were selected and analyzed according to the following elements: year of publication; title; authors; summary; key words; theoretical foundation, results, conclusion and number of citations. Data were organized and tabulated in electronic spreadsheets and the results were presented in the form of graphs and tables. The results demonstrate an increase in the volume of scientific production, showing that the theme has been receiving attention from researchers. Through the qualitative analysis of the selected scientific production, it was possible to perceive a heterogeneity of actors in the process of structuring and activating innovation ecosystems, depending on the sector of activity. However, it was observed that the actors that make up the Triple Helix can be considered strategic actors, regardless of the sector in which the innovation ecosystem operates.