Designing an interregional innovation community for the circular economy

ABSTRACT:

This contribution analyses key factors for establishing innovation communities within the circular economy. A mixed-method approach combines systematic literature review and a stakeholder survey to identify success conditions, governance requirements, and implementation challenges. The results underline the importance of open, interdisciplinary networks and adaptive, participative governance. Recommendations focus on iterative evaluation, stakeholder inclusion, and scalable models for long-term impact.