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Conceptualising and mapping mission-oriented innovation policy

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  • Falk Bartscherer

    (Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Management)

  • Felix Kurz

    (Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology)

  • Stefan Wurster

    (Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology)

  • Hanna Hottenrott

    (TUM School of Management, Technical University Munich & ZEW Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, Mannheim)

Abstract

Countries worldwide implement mission-oriented innovation policies to address contemporary challenges. However, how the understanding of ‘missions’ differs across countries remains unclear. We distinguish between traditional, narrowly focused missions, and newer, wider, and multiple stakeholder-based missions. Mapping MOIPs in 39 countries reveals a growing popularity of wider missions, though narrow missions persist. We identify distinct mission profiles for different countries with varying foci and understandings of MOIPs. In-depth analyses of selected countries suggest linkages between national innovation systems and mission designs.

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  • Falk Bartscherer & Felix Kurz & Stefan Wurster & Hanna Hottenrott, 2025. "Conceptualising and mapping mission-oriented innovation policy," Munich Papers in Political Economy 40, Munich School of Politics and Public Policy and the School of Management at the Technical University of Munich.
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    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
    • O30 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - General
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy

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