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Designing an interregional innovation community for the circular economy

Lange, Svetlana; Erdogan, Ezgi; Köhler, Christian

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Lange, Svetlana; Erdogan, Ezgi; Köhler, Christian
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Saarland University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Page(s):
1361-1370
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10494
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This contribution analyses key factors for establishing innovation communities within the circular economy. A mixed-method approach combines systematic literature review and a stakeholder survey to identify success conditions, governance requirements, and implementation challenges. The results underline the importance of open, interdisciplinary networks and adaptive, participative governance. Recommendations focus on iterative evaluation, stakeholder inclusion, and scalable models for long-term impact.
Keywords:
circular economy, open innovation, collaborative design, innovation management
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