First, Learn the Anatomy and Physiology of Your Innovation Ecosystem

Innovation ecosystems have elements that are arranged and connected to achieve innovation and user-defined value. The innovation ecosystem comprises two distinct, but largely separated, economies: the knowledge economy, which is driven by fundamental research; and the commercial economy, which is driven by the marketplace. 
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