THE «TRIPLE HELIX» MODEL IN THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A GLOBAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Abstract
Given the turbulence of the modern geopolitical arena, critical reflection on the potential of the concept of the «triple helix» model is of strategic importance for all its participating countries, and, in particular, for those that are in the stage of post-conflict economic transformation and need the most modern and effective tools for mobilising knowledge, investment and institutional capacity to accelerate innovative modernisation and increase competitiveness in the context of integration into the global innovation market. The article justifies the use of the «triple helix» model as a conceptual basis for the development of international innovative cooperation, which is being transformed under the influence of digitalisation and globalisation, which, in turn, together with international flows of knowledge and capital, as well as the specialized cross-border institutional and legal infrastructure, forms the fundamental basis of the global innovation ecosystem. A conceptual design for it is proposed, based on the synergistic action of three fundamental principles, including: 1) international innovative cooperation, including regional models of innovative cooperation, etc.; 2) international flows of knowledge and capital, including the development of global thematic research networks, digital platforms, etc.; 3) institutional and legal infrastructure for cross-border innovative activities, including regulation in the field of intellectual property, international regimes, etc. It has been concluded that international innovative cooperation, together with international flows of knowledge and capital and the institutional and legal infrastructure that regulates cross-border innovative activity, are the fundamental foundations of the global innovation ecosystem on which its conceptual design is based. All this together will contribute to more effective interaction between actors in the global innovation sphere and their adaptability to the challenges of digitalisation. Further research should focus on improving the effectiveness of interactions among actors in the global innovation sphere and increasing their adaptability to the challenges of digitalisation, including further study of the transformations of the «triple helix» model across countries with different levels of economic development and innovative potential.
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