University-community engagement for inclusive innovation: A quadruple helix perspective

Authors: Loitongbam Athouba Meetei; Kelvin Mutum

Journal: Corporate Management Review. Dec. 2023, 43(2): 83-116

Keywords: University, quadruple helix, rural industry, India, inclusive innovation

Abstract:
Inclusive innovation refers to the process of developing and implementing new ideas that aim to create opportunities for improving social and economic well-being for disenfranchised members of society. This study examines how an intermediary organization, Rural Technology Action Group, affiliated with a university in India facilitates collaboration among quadruple-helix stakeholders for inclusive innovation. We utilized a multiple-case study approach to achieve our objective. We conducted twenty-eight semi-structured interviews between March 2021 and February 2022. This study enhances existing literature by proposing a conceptual framework that would facilitate universities to practice inclusive innovation. The findings of this research have important implications for various stakeholders, such as policymakers, education administrators, industry professionals, and civil society members.