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The idea innovation network model: the case of the INDI-Saúde network in Brazil

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  • Leandro R.C. Bonfim
  • Sandro A. Gonçalves
  • Andréa P. Segatto
  • Márcio Jacometti

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The purpose of this article is to study how a successful idea innovation network in the field of molecular diagnosis for public health in Brazil was structured in six functional research arenas. We also aim to operationalise it by analysing its shape and connectedness based upon a qualitative case study supported by social network analysis of documentary and archival data. Our evidence suggests that the idea innovation network model was predictive of innovation and technological development, presenting connectedness within and between arenas. We extend the model by finding that the structure of relationship within arenas is not the same as of between arenas, with the former being composed of stronger ties and closer networks, and the latter formed by sparser networks of relationships connected by network bridges. We also contribute by showing three different stages of development of the functional research areas: consolidated, advanced development stage, and preliminary development stage.

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  • Leandro R.C. Bonfim & Sandro A. Gonçalves & Andréa P. Segatto & Márcio Jacometti, 2020. "The idea innovation network model: the case of the INDI-Saúde network in Brazil," International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 23(2), pages 250-266.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:23:y:2020:i:2:p:250-266
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