High impact drivers in innovation ecosystems: the case of Tecnopuc-Fbk joint lab

Innovation ecosystems are developing new organization models of collaboration towards sustainability and creation of high impact. It requires the development of new ways of collaboration, both from the academic and company’s point of view. This research analyzes the way of working of two innovation ecosystems that are highly supported by Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This way helps research, companies, and society to address their needs by the identification of four impact drivers of success, which are: consultancy, collaboration, education, and mobility. The main findings observed during the long-term collaboration of two innovation ecosystems extend the field of living labs and innovation platforms. Further research could validate and measure the success of the four drivers in the generation of high impact. The research presents practical implications for managers of innovation ecosystems.