The Impact Assessment tool is built on a theoretical foundation based on the analysis of innovation ecosystems and the Quadruple Helix model.
This approach considers the interaction between four key actors: academia, industry, government, and civil society.
This approach considers the interaction between four key actors: academia, industry, government, and civil society.
By analysing these interactions, the tool evaluates how an event contributes to knowledge valorisation, innovation capacity, and societal impact.
How the approach is built
Analyse
We analyse innovation ecosystems and the Quadruple Helix framework.
Identify
We identify the key dimensions that reflect different aspects of impact.
Measure
We define indicators and questions to measure each dimension.
Recommend
We link each answer to recommendations that help improve practices.
Identified dimensions
The assessment is structured around five key dimensions that cover the main aspects of innovation impact.
Collaboration
Strong partnerships and effective interaction between ecosystem actors.
Skill development
Building skills and capacities to support innovation and knowledge transfer.
Open science
Open sharing of knowledge, data, and results to maximise impact.
Innovativeness
Encouraging creativity, new ideas, and novel solutions to address challenges.
Knowledge valorisation
Transforming knowledge into value for society, economy, and policy.
Based on the quadruple helix model
The Quadruple Helix model highlights the collaboration between academia, industry, government, and civil society.
In this tool, the model is used to understand how an innovation event creates value across different actors and how recommendations can support improvement.
Academic staff:
Teachers and researchers at a university