Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Series: Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers
Creation-Date: 2013-08-02
Number: 13-107/VIII
Author-Name: Teresa de Noronha Vaz
Author-Workplace-Name: University of the Algarve, Faro, Portugal
Author-Name: Purificación Vicente Galindo
Author-Workplace-Name: University of the Algarve, Faro, Portugal
Author-Name: Peter Nijkamp
Author-Workplace-Name: VU University Amsterdam
Title: Modelling R&D and Innovation Support Systems – Analysis of Regional Cluster Structures in Innovation in Portugal
Abstract: This paper offers a new methodology to identify R&D and innovation clusters, on the basis of a regional analysis of innovation support systems in Portugal. Using a web-based inventory of R&D and innovation agencies, an extensive data base is created. This data set is next analyzed by means of  Principal Coordinates Analysis followed by a Logistic Biplot approach (leading to Voronoi mappings) in order to design a systematic typology of innovation clusters in the main regions in Portugal. A striking result is the significant difference in innovation systems at regional level in Portugal. The paper is concluded with policy recommendations.
Classification-JEL: Q55, Q16
Keywords: R&D and innovation, regional innovation systems, principal coordinates analysis, logistic biplot, Voronoi mapping, public policy
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