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2025 AOM Annual Meeting

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Session: 25477: Public-Private Partnerships and Innovation

21704: Conceptual Framework: Scaling Public-Private Innovation for Grand Challenges (session 25477)

Monday, July 28, 2025
10:15 - 11:45 CEST (GMT+2)
Location: Bella Center: Hall B- B6-m5
Session Type: Paper Session
Orientation: Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/5npMZB
In response to the urgent need to address grand challenges such as climate change, public health crises, and social inequality, this paper explores the role of demand-side innovation policies in fostering effective public-private innovation partnerships that mitigate grand challenges. These policies are increasingly recognized as vital tools for mobilizing collaboration between public and private sectors to develop innovative solutions that not only meet specific societal needs but also yield broader economic and social benefits. However, empirical evidence reveals a disconnect between localized initiatives and their scaling to address systemic challenges at a macro level. This study theorizes about the mechanisms that facilitate this scaling process by proposing a conceptual framework that integrates current literature on innovation policies and insights from a relationality perspective. The aim is to bridge the gap between theoretical discussions and practical realities in innovation policy. Our findings highlight the significance of relationship-based mechanisms in enhancing the effectiveness of innovation policies, ultimately contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of how local initiatives can be mobilized to achieve broader societal goals. This research not only enriches the discourse on innovation policy but also provides a roadmap for future empirical studies aimed at addressing grand challenges through collaborative innovation efforts.

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