The TIPC Open Learning Series aims to shift the narrative for Science, Technology and Innovation policy towards a focus on transformation and the SDGs.
The Consortium received over 350 registrations for the launch events, with evaluation and impact professionals, funders, researchers and policy makers attending from 35 countries.
Opening sessions explored theories of change for Transformative Innovation Policy, formative evaluation and transformative ‘mission-orientated’ innovation policies. TIPC was joined by Business Finland, the OECD and the Fraunhofer Institute of Systems Innovation Research.
SPRU researchers also made use of the space to test a new game designed to deepen our understanding of socio-technical system change.
‘Transformative policy approaches demand new visions, networks and participatory practices,’ said Victoria Shaw, TIPC learning lead and programme director.
‘Through this step, we hope to learn from other actors working on challenge-led policy programmes beyond the immediate TIPC network.’
‘The University of Sussex Business School is committed to engagement with policy makers and funders to generate positive social impact, and this series shows how online platforms can be used creatively to develop our partnerships and knowledge exchange’ said Professor Steve McGuire, Dean.
The Open Learning Series will continue in the autumn, and TIPC welcomes collaborative proposals.
TIPC is a group of STI agencies seeking to mobilise the power of innovation to address societal and environmental challenges. It is coordinated out of SPRU at the University of Sussex Business School, the Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges, and INGENIO (CSIC-UPV) in Spain, with members and associate members from China, Colombia, Ghana, Finland, Kenya, Norway, Senegal, South Africa and Sweden.