The group is the leading centre for science, technology and innovation systems and policies in Estonia.
The basic research of the group centres on the following topics:
- Techno-economic paradigms and the role of the state
- Future innovation systems and policies
- Innovation bureaucracies and management of innovation policies
The policy-oriented work of the group covers the following topics:
- Green transition and mission-oriented innovation policies
- Tackling societal challenges through innovation
- Drafting and implementing smart specialization strategies and policies in Europe and Estonia
- Management STI policies and instruments
- Evaluations of innovation polices and governance systems
- The impact of Global Value Chains on national innovation systems and policies
- Innovation in the context of smart cities
innovation, innovation policy, technology governance
