Due to its promising effects on the economic development, innovation networks have been recognized as an important instrument for the industrialization of regions and nations. Therefore, the creation of innovation networks has been fostered by national and regional innovation systems, as several EU nations are launching clustering and networking incentive programs. For example, the German Gover...

An important weakness of innovation system theory is a neglect of the international dimension. A central proposition rests on dynamic agglomeration economies: interactive learning requires co-location, hence a preference for national linkages. The analysis focuses on adjustments of national economic structures and institutions that are necessary to cope with the accelerated pace of change and t...

Background: This article sets up the initial discussion of the evolution of biopharmaceutical innovation in China through the perspective of sectoral innovation system (SIS).Methods: Two data sources including archival documentary data and field interviews were used in this study. Archival documentary data was collected from China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) and Chinese National Knowled...