Link to a pivotal research paper that underpinned the work of TIPC in its early phases. The article, published in the journal Research Policy, outlines the theory and sets out the rationale for a new approach to science, technology and innovation policy. The paper argues that science, technology and innovation (STI) policy is shaped by … from Three frames for innovation policy: R&D, systems of innovation and transformative change
Mobile money innovation is at the centre of a sociotechnical transformation in the financial services sector in Kenya that saw changes in the regulatory framework, in market shares, user practices and social networks across multiple regimes. While sociotechnical transitions often take about 50 years, the mobile money revolution in Kenya has taken only 15 years, … from Inclusive Innovation and Rapid Sociotechnical Transitions: The Case of Mobile Money in Kenya
This blog reflects on the evolution of South Africa’s science, technology and innovation policy through the lens of the three frames of innovation. It explains that while South Africa has developed a strong National System of Innovation with substantial R&D capacity (Frames 1 and 2), these traditional approaches are insufficient to address pressing societal challenges … from South Africa: An Experiment in Innovation Policy for Transformative Change
This short policy brief outlines three distinct innovation policy frames that have shaped how governments and institutions support innovation over time: Frame 1 (dominant from the 1960s to 1980s) focuses on R&D and regulation, assuming innovation follows a linear path from research to economic growth. Frame 2 (from the 1990s to today) shifts to national … from Policy brief: The Three Frames of Innovation
This practical planning document was developed during the pilot phase of TIPC to help researchers and practitioners from Africa (and other TIPC regions) to prepare to develop the transformative learning history. A learning history is an example of what is called in transition studies a second order learning process, helping us to consider how to … from Transformative Innovation Learning Histories methodology: Principles and practical details
During the pilot year, TIPC members co-created a criteria of six principles, which represented steps towards achieving Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP). During each country’s exploratory phase, members undertook a Transformative Innovation Learning History (TILH), and as part of this process, analysed the extent to which these six principles were present in the experiments identified. Although … from Tool: Six guiding principles for TIP experimentation
This report examines Brazil’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with reference to the ‘Three Frames’ of innovation policy. It considers sociotechnical systems by analysing key sectors such as energy, water, health, and innovation as interconnected areas requiring systemic change and addresses directionality toward sustainability by highlighting how achieving the SDGs demands transformative policies … from The contribution of the Brazilian research system to the Sustainable Development Goals
This case study explores how sociotechnical systems approaches can support sustainable transitions by examining the case of the Mayan octopus fishing industry in Mexico. It highlights how deeply rooted social, ecological, economic, and governance dynamics shape local practices and outcomes, showing that addressing sustainability challenges requires holistic, context‑specific approaches rather than isolated interventions. By analysing … from Systemic solutions for sustainable transitions? Learning from the case of Mayan Octopus fishing industry in Mexico
Esta introducción y selección de estudios de caso fue desarrollada por Colciencias y SPRU (Universidad de Sussex) para proporcionar orientación práctica a los actores regionales en Colombia que trabajan en el diseño e implementación de políticas transformativas de ciencia, tecnología e innovación (CTeI). También ilustra cómo la evaluación transformativa puede llevarse a cabo en la … from Orientaciones para la formulación de políticas regionales de innovación transformativa en Colombia
