Consolidation, interpretation and outlook

Abstract

Firstly, this part of the thesis summarises the conclusions, results and findings gained in the previous chapters through theoretical discussion and empirical analysis. Secondly, the major results and contributions of this thesis should be interpreted from the perspectives of academic innovation research, innovation management, and innovation policy, the three basic motivations mentioned at the beginning of the thesis. Finally, the thesis closes with a brief outlook of fur-ther fields requiring research.