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Purpose: This paper aims to understand the relationship between actors' roles in an entrepreneurial ecosystem from the perspective of Quintuple Helix to promote Social Innovation. Methodology: Participatory action research was carried out during the planning and execution of a project involving University, industry, government, and different actors of society inserted in an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Findings: The data were analyzed following Kemmis and Mctaggart (2007): plan, act and observe, and reflect. Based on the Helix concept, the case is characterized as an entrepreneurial ecosystem with the interaction between a group of actors. The results reinforce the importance of collaboration in the process of social innovation and understanding the role of each actor. Practical implications: The results can help public, private, and non-profit organizations identify their actions, reflect on potential partnerships, and design initiatives capable of generating Social Innovation. Social implications: Training of artists to be creators of prints, facilitating their insertion in the job market; integration between students and civil society association; connection between footwear industry and civil society association by the donation of pairs of sneakers for children. Originality/value: This research can help public, private, and non-profit organizations to identify their actions, reflect on potential partnerships, and design initiatives capable of generating social innovation. We emphasize the importance of engagement, collaboration, and value creation for those involved in social innovation processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective of the study: The present study aimed to answer the following question: How are resources orchestrated to generate innovation in innovation ecosystems? Methodology/Approach: An exploratory qualitative research was conducted through documentary analysis, non-participant observation, and in-depth interviews with actors from two Brazilian ecosystems in different stages of development: 4th District (emerging) and Porto Digital (growth). Originality/Relevance: Innovation ecosystems can be understood as a set of resources that foster innovation. Current research suggests that even more important than resources is the articulation among them and the way they are orchestrated. Main Results: It was found that resource pooling characterizes the transition moment from the emergency stage to the growth stage. Theoretical/Methodological Contribution: A direct relationship between resource orchestration and the stage of ecosystem development was identified. Social/Management Contribution: The importance of the orchestration role, as well as the presence of an orchestrating actor, was emphasized, and a framework of analysis on the orchestration of resources in innovation ecosystems was proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims at analyzing the stages of the lifecycle of clusters, based on four dimensions: diffusion of knowledge in the cluster, competitive advantage, structure of cluster and policies for clusters. For that, the Footwear Cluster of Vale dos Sinos-Paranhana in Rio Grande do Sul was chosen as a study object. The results point out that the cluster is little collaborative and little innovative. The cluster is still recognized as a great footwear producer, but the own identity of the people with the cluster is being lost. The local culture does not promote the diffusion of knowledge due the companies are closed. This research contributes with the comprehension of how the clusters develop, for this purpose, the flow of knowledge will have a central role in the renewal of the cluster. As a practical implication, the awareness of the difficulties and the necessary mechanisms to renovate a cluster are important so that it is possible to work on sectoral policies and of cluster. As theoretical contribution, the study reinforces that the lack of new knowledge influences the imprisonment, resulting from its dependent trajectory, leading it to the decline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Research about how creative economy grew considerably in last years, mainly by the increase of representation that this sector has in the global economy. It is believed that creative economy's organizations have some characteristics that differentiate them for the traditional areas where creativity is relevant in the innovation process. Thus, this paper aims to analyse the process of innovation in the creative economy organizations. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: Due to still early literature in the Brazilian context, we expect to contribute to it in the business studies field. Key methodological aspects: We conducted an exploratory qualitative research study on four micro enterprises that are part of the creative industries. The theoretical approach was about innovation in creative organizations, so as it was possible to realize an analysis of innovation in the investigated business from three categories identified in the literature: organization, technology options and customers. Summary of key results: It was found that these organizations have some characteristics that differ from traditional sectors of the economy, both in the type of innovation and in the way the innovation process is managed. However, it is questionable whether the flexibility that both aids in the flow of ideas and information would be a reality in larger companies. Key considerations/conclusions: As contributions, this article raised a reflection on creativity and innovation in this segment and also on innovation in creative microenterprises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]