Sustainable Innovation: A Competitive Advantage for Innovation Ecosystems
Oksanen, K., & Hautamäki, A. (2015). Sustainable Innovation: A Competitive Advantage for Innovation Ecosystems. Technology Innovation Management Review, 5(10), 24-30. https://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/934
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In this article, we elaborate the emerging concept of sustainable innovation and analyze
the relevance of innovation as a means to solve wicked problems and enhancing sustainable
well-being. We also examine the changing conditions for innovation creation: building
global knowledge hubs and local innovation ecosystems. As a result, the drivers of innovation
and opportunities to utilize the untapped innovation potential of people outside traditional
innovation contexts are expanded and diversified. Ultimately, the success of
sustainable innovation constitutes its impact on the well-being of people and vice versa:
sustainable well-being is an important source of innovation and growth. The article adds to
the conceptual development of sustainable innovation and its motivation, which lies in
combining competitiveness, the well-being of people, and inclusive solutions.
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