1. Effective governmental roles in fostering
innovation
4th Interregional Innovation
Workshop
Eindhoven, the Netherlands
4th of April 2012

2. DEMAND-SIDE INNOVATION DISCUSSION
By demand-side innovation policies we are aiming to increase
• the DEMAND FOR INNOVATIONS,
• TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS FOR THE UPTAKE OF
INNOVATIONS
• AND/OR TO IMPROVE THE ARTICULATION OF DEMAND IN
ORDER TO SPUR INNOVATIONS AND THE DIFFUSION OF
INNOVATIONS
This is not the same as demand-based
approach of science policy whereby support is
geared to the supply side (i.e. the knowledge
creation)
This is not about improving or accelerating
diffusion of off-shelf technologies
(Edler, 2009)

3. DEMAND-SIDE INNOVATION DISCUSSION
Source: Georghiou, 2011

4. DEMAND-SIDE INNOVATION
Sci-Network
Municipality
of Helmond; Provincia di
Living Labs Bolzano

5. THE EVIDENCE
Governments which base
their purchase decision
for the procurement of
advanced technology
products on technical
performance and
innovativeness rather
than on cost price, clearly
drive innovation in their
Country (Innometrics,
2007)

6. Recent Survey in the UK, 2011
Source: Georghiou, 2011

7. CAUTION: do not over emphasize public procurement for innovation

8. Diverging experiences within the EU at national level
4 3 3 1 0 2 4 3 0
ERMIS countries
Source: Trends and Challenges in Demand- Side Innovation Policies in Europe - Thematic Report
2011

9. experiences at regional level
There are many experiments at regional level that can
actually be encompassed in demand-side policy
Some of them are monitored (see Regional Innovation
Monitor, February 2012)
But the impression is that many systemic bottom up
initiatives are not monitored yet
Example of the Aeronautical cluster of Imola, Emilia Romagna that
is Smart Innovation platform for matchmaking and business
opportunities exploiting the knowledge of lead suppliers of
aeronautical components

10. What kind of capacities are requested from governments?
Source: The Power of the Purse Public Procurement of Innovation – Feasibility of an EU scheme
Brussels, Thursday 9 February 2012

11. QUESTIONS FOR ERMIS PARTNERS
1. THE RIGHT MIX TO INNOVATE?
Which types of demand-side innovation measures seem to be
most relevant at the regional level?
Is the local/regional innovation system more demand side
oriented or is it a (good) mix or is it even more supply side
oriented

12. How do ERMIS BPs fit into a demand-side model?
SEAP CESENA
UNITED BRAINS MANAGERS’
TRAINING
DEV LAB
ECOBIZ-CAB
IPN MODEL
HOLST CENTER
CIM PACA

13. QUESTIONS FOR ERMIS PARTNERS
2. EXPERIENCE IN ERMIS REGION
Are there demand-side mechanisms in your region?
Are they effective? how are these mechanisms perceived?
What kind of demand-side mechanism would suit best your
region innovation ecosystem (systemic, regulatory,
procurement)?
Which of the presented best practice can be imported?

14. QUESTIONS FOR ERMIS PARTNERS
3. RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF LOCAL NEEDS
What sectors and societal needs would benefit the most from
demand-side innovation in your region?
Make examples………
Are there sectors and societal needs where innovation can
not be fostered from the demand side at all? And why not?

15. QUESTIONS FOR ERMIS PARTNERS
4. CAPACITY BULDING
What can be the best way for building capacity for demand side
policies in the public administration ?
What do public administrations need or miss now ?

16. QUESTIONS FOR ERMIS PARTNERS
5. ROOM FOR ERMIS CAPITALISATION…?
Can Ermis network capitalise in the future on the reproducibility
of local innovation through attention to demand-side policy?

17. CHALLENGES
The right policy mix according to regional structural
characteristics
The right policy mix according to National Innovation policy
The capacity of the Public Administration
Evaluation of results in terms of innovation, growth and
efficiency