We examine whether 'pioneer' regions - early leaders in generating new ideas in emerging scientific fields - develop and maintain an innovation advantage in the same fields over time. Our analysis covers 24 disruptive technologies (e.g. AI, cloud computing) in thousands of OECD regions over 20...

Sustaining the environment is essential for Saudi Arabia, especially given the country's high dependence on oil rents. While these rents have historically fueled economic growth, they have also contributed significantly to environmental degradation. Sustainable resource use and a transition from...

The European Union, in the face of mounting geo-political and climate challenges, needs a more effective innovation policy. Currently, its broad experimentalist approach to innovation policies gives Member States and regions autonomy for policy design. However, this often needs more effective...

This paper analyses how EU regions have aligned their innovation and policy endeavours to tackle exposure to the effects of Climate Change at regional level. Scholars hailed the need to orienting efforts and resources to tackle societal challenges. However, we have little empirical evidence on...

This study exposes relevant tensions between deep-tech startups' sound technological solutions, confronted with lack of marketing skills to communicate their unique value proposition for targeted customers. Incorporating technological foresight as an essential component of strategic foresight,...

The Flemish government launched its Spearhead Cluster (SHC) policy in 2017. The aim is to boost strategic sectors by setting up cluster initiatives which coordinate collaborative R&D initiatives. In this paper, we analyze whether becoming a member of such a cluster initiative has an impact on...