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http://dx.doi.org/10.7165/wtr17a1115.17

Universities and Development of Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Case of Kenya  

Osano, Hezron M. (Adventist University of Africa)
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World Technopolis Review / v.6, no.2, 2017 , pp. 113-129 More about this Journal
Abstract
Universities are considered important actors and drivers of socio-economic development in the regional innovation eco-system. This article investigates the role Kenyan universities and research institutes play in the development of regional innovation eco-system in the context of triple and Quadruple helices. A model involving Government, Industry, Universities and Society (Public) linkages in the regional innovation eco-system and with Information and Communication Technology as an enabler is used as a framework for analysing the nature of linkages in Kenya. The article uses literature review and case study methods to examine how universities and research institutes can spur the development of the innovation eco-systems. The research question is: what is the role of Kenyan universities and research institutes in spurring innovation ecosystems? Six cases of Kenyan universities and research institutes are considered in the light of Government Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) which is underpinned in Kenyan constitution 2010. The study contributes to the understanding of how deep collaboration among universities, government, research institutes, Science Cities, local, regional, national and international players spurs the creation of world-class innovation ecosystems which can contribute to regional development in developing countries like Kenya.
Keywords
Innovation hubs; Regional innovation systems; Innovation eco-system; Science parks; Triple helix; Quadruple helix;
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