Dynamic Capacities and Value Creation in Digital Innovation Ecosystems: An Empirical Study of European EDIHs




Ihamäki, Pirita; Kaivo-oja, Jari

Iain Bitran, Steffen Conn, Alex Mitsis, Paavo Ritala, Marko Torkkeli, Meriam Trabelsi

ISPIM Innovation Conference

2024

Proceedings of the XXXV ISPIM Innovation Conference

978-952-65069-6-8

https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/457099396



The Digital Europe Programme is a new EU initiative to fund the development of digital innovation ecosystems known as European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). The European Commission sees these hubs as key actors in increasing the digitalisation of SMEs and promoting competitiveness.

This study examines the value creation and dynamic capabilities of EDIH ecosystems by mapping 31 ecosystems. The aim is to understand the formation of the ecosystem's value network and its key drivers. We will discuss with EDIH the ongoing efforts to develop dynamic capabilities for value creation. Our results reveal the most significant value creation areas in the EDIH ecosystem and identify five levels of multidimensional value-creating practices. We propose to link dynamic capacities and value creation in Europe's digital innovation ecosystems.


Robocoast EDIH, Prizztech Ltd., European Social Fund


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