Study on measuring Systems of Innovation on National level- case Finland

Abstract

Innovation improves human affluence and comfort and is key driver of nation’s economic progression. This study focuses on National innovation systems in general and Finnish national innovation system in particular. It is known that innovation process does not work in isolation; rather it is an outcome of role played numerous actors. In this study three aspects are explained- firstly, to define the most important actors of National innovation systems and secondly, a framework to analyze National innovation system. Third aspect of this study highlights and analyzes the key aspects of Finnish National Innovation system. Moreover, during the course of this study emphasis was given on the utmost central processes which are required to come off in innovation system as they can successfully lead towards innovation.