Strategic collaboration in innovation ecosystems: a case study of collective system building in the Dutch smart grid sector

The implementation of innovative sustainability technologies often requires far-reaching changes of the macro environment in which the innovating firms operate. The chances of a successful diffusion and adoption of an innovative technology in society are increased if the firms wanting to commercialize this technology collaborate in networks or industry clusters to build a favorable environment for their technology. Entrepreneurs can strategically collaborate in networks of other technology producers, complimentary businesses, customers and government actors. By bundling their forces, they can... Mehr ...