Table 2 Summary of the blocking mechanisms
From: Requirements for innovation policy in emerging high-tech industries
Mechanism | Weakens the functiona | Description |
|---|---|---|
Low level of domestic collaboration | a, b, c, f | Low connectedness of the actors hampers the development of shared goals and decreases synergy benefits from collaboration. |
Absence of advocacy coalitions limits the visibility of the fields and reduces influence over policy makers. | ||
Poor university–industry relationships hinder knowledge transfer. | ||
Remote location | a, b, d, f | Geographical, institutional and cultural distances from global networks make knowledge transfer, attracting funding, and commercialization difficult. |
Public image | a, b, c, d, e, f | Poor public images discourage actors from joining the fields which creates negative feedback loops that decrease the performances of all functions. |
Small firm size | c, e | SMEs are lacking communication channels with policy makers who in turn are unable to acknowledge their needs. |
Technology-specific policy needs | a, e, d | Insufficient regulation and legislation generate difficulties in the commercialization of the products. |
Differences in research and development times are not acknowledged in public funding. | ||
Lack of business know-how | b, f | Lack of commercialization experience hinders the market introduction of new products |