1. The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation
Dr. Leigh W. Jerome, Ph.D. 1

2. Better Together A Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government
The Triple Helix model involves collaboration of Academia, Government and Industry to harness complementary expertise and leverage resources – to create new systems for innovation.
Each sector has strengths and weaknesses:
Academia is very good at generating knowledge, but that research can be obscure and relevant to only a small group of people;
Government has the social good as a core mission; but is not terrific at getting a big bang for their buck. Government can spend a lot of money and have little to show for the investment.
Industry is very good at bottom-line, product development but is not necessarily driven by empirical research or the social good.
The interdependence of sectors promotes new patterns for collaboration …
while providing a balance between empiricism, social goals and profit motivations.
A Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government
can harness complementary expertise and realize synergies
between public missions, profitability and virtuoso science.

3. The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation
A hub for collaborative innovation ~ Connecting new colleagues to build networks of networks
An arbiter of trilateral best practices ~ Across distance, disciplines & cultures
A champion for discovery ~ Novel models, platforms, tools & processes promoting flexible partnering, creativity, entrepreneurship and collaborative innovation
Building a better world ~ Through collaborations that build competitiveness; transparency that builds mutual trust; and, partnerships that build opportunities for profitability with social mission
The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation is a congressionally mandated and federally funded non-profit organization.
The Institute represents a national and international resource for trilateral best practices, innovation potential and collaborative methodologies.
We aim to foster interdisciplinary collaborations amongst public and private sectors;
and, facilitate discoveries, processes and products that will provide long-term economic and social benefits.

4. Reed’s Law
There is exponential growth in value created by the interconnection of networks, particularly social networks
At this point in history we have access to an unprecedented amount of information, methodologies and connectivity.
Working across traditional boundaries allows us to develop new perspectives that will create solutions to intractable social problems.

5. Demands of a Global Economy
Vigilance
Absorptive capacity
Flexibility
Dynamic exchange
Diversity
Cultural awareness
Nimble interactions
A global, knowledge economy creates new opportunities but - demands new skills in order to take advantage of those opportunities.
We want to be nimble to respond effectively to changing demands and take advantage of new opportunities.
The rapid pace of technological development - and the acceleration of information and communication capabilities – provide great opportunities
but demand that we develop an understanding of flexible and dynamic partnering.
Traditionally, organizations are hierarchical and unable to easily work across organizations –
Challenges include difference in agendas and goals; rigid systems & practices; issues of IP and trust; and, cultural and contextual biases.

6. Knowledge Creation & Knowledge Transfer
There is so much be discovered,
in the knowledge that is already amongst us, but harbored within our individual silos .
Great discovery will come when we can blend our varient perspectives.
“Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works.
You do more of what works. If it works big, others quickly copy it.
Then you do something else. The trick is the doing something else.”

7. Outcomes of Collaborative Success
Evidence-based product development
Smoother technology transfer processes
Transparent processes
Organic collaborations
Regional networks and cultural alliances
Access to more flexible funding structures
Appraisal methodologies for determining value of IP
Best practices for collaborations & tech transfer
Cross-sector value chains
Computational methodologies for economic and social benefits
Trilateral collaborations harness complementary expertise -
Cross-sector networks will, for example, accelerate the discovery to commercialization cycle –
by moving information more efficiently from the laboratory to the bedside.
Successful cross-sector collaborations can yield
flexible tools and platforms for working in global and distributed ways.

8. Innovation
Traditional cluster theory describes innovative systems components:
Clusters are a concentration of firms, organizations and universities –
Agglomerations of co-located organizations cross-pollinate through job changes, spin-off companies, and shared vendors, leading to knowledge spillover and innovation.
Knowledge Spillovers – Knowledge is difficult to contain and is likely to spill over to the benefit of others who are vigilant recognize its potential
Absorptive Capacity – ability to recognize opportunity
Traditional innovation clusters, like Silicon Valley, depend on co-location.
Clustering –A geographic concentration of competing and cooperating ventures that maximize the flow of information, collaborations and resources
Knowledge Spillovers – Knowledge is difficult to contain and may thus spill over to the benefit of others who are vigilant recognize its potential
Absorptive Capacity – An organization’s ability to adopt innovations, perceive opportunities and, use information to develop products or processes

9. Knowledge Clusters Innovation Common Language Spillovers
Regional Innovation
Knowledge Creation
Virtual Worlds
Social Entrepreneurship
At the Institute, we talk about “Knowledge Clusters” –
Knowledge Clusters pick up on traditional innovation theory; but, recognize that knowledge spillover and innovation can occur within distributed environments.
So, we kindle, promote and facilitate Triple Helix Communities of Practice –
In these Knowledge clusters, or Community of Practice,
knowledge sharing is accelerated and inspires proficient collaboration
leading to new knowledge creation;

10. Transformative Networks
Innovation favors the interfaces between disciplines and sectors!
Triple Helix CoP provide a mechanism and platforms
... where knowledge can be shared quickly and efficiently, and there is a fusion of variant perspectives.
These CoP collectively create “transformative networks” - cross-sector, nimble, flexible and self-organizing networks
where people are able to partner in ways that create new arrangements of knowledge…
“Innovation increasingly takes place at the interfaces
such that partnerships that straddle the politics/science boundaries
can internalize flexibility and innovation.” (Leydesdorff & Etzkowitz, 2001)

11. Helix Innovation Tool Kits
Evidence
Evaluation
Knowledge Clusters
Given the right environment and tools, the process of knowledge creation and innovation is infinite and perpetual,
Research and new knowledge shared within platforms that promote diverse perspectives can be
continually evaluated to create new knowledge that is again shared.
The Institute culls best practices and creates tools, strategies and methodologies, which we collectively refer to as Helix Innovation Tools – or HIT-Kits.
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12. Accelerating Innovation
Introducing, accepting, and implementing a new idea, process, product, or service
Information Sharing
When information residing in one domain intentionally gets shared with another domain
Knowledge Sharing
When knowledge residing in one domain intentionally gets shared with another domain
Knowledge Spillover
When knowledge residing in one domain fortuitously gets shared with another domain
Social Capital
People’s capacity, social relations, institutions, cultural cohesion, education, information, skills, and knowledge
Triple Helix Knowledge Clusters
Where people share their experiences and knowledge in free-flowing creative ways so as to foster new approaches to problem solving and improvement, help drive strategy, transfer best practice, develop professional skills
Foundation for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
So, Innovation is inspired by knowledge spillover and absorptive capacity –
But, innovation is accelerated by Knowledge Cluster - such as Communities of Practice and transformative networks.
Much of the work of innovative collaboration lies in the softer aspects of silo spanning - such as developing ways to convey and translate
Culture, values, trust and issues of communication and problem solving.
Trust
A belief in character, ability, integrity, familiarity, and morality
Respect
Willingness to show consideration or appreciation
Communication
An act or instance of transmitting
Knowledge
Acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique
Problem Solving Strategies
How to get from the current state to a goal state
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13. 3Helix.org
We have developed 3Helix.org – an invitation only, Colleague Network –
which has matured the idea of “social networks”
to focus on collaborative innovation.
3Helix.org utilizes a secure, invitation-only platform
where members can create new partnerships, discuss emergent ideas and co-create. 13

14. 3Helix.org - Profiles
The 3Helix Colleague Network includes tools for collaboration such as profiles, wikis, collaborative blogs and messaging. 14

15. 3Helix.org - Groups
3Helix.org allows for the creation of groups that can be private or open to all 3Helix members.
Each group is provided with it’s own set of tools (e.g. blogging, wiki, messaging) as well as conferencing, via WebEx. 15

16. Collaborative Innovation
Millennium Development Goals
Eradicate extreme poverty & hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality & empower women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria & other diseases
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop a global partnership for development
We are working with a variety of organizations, such as the World Health Organization
WHO and the Institute share an understanding of the critical importance of knowledge and innovation, for development - - in every country.
Science, technology and innovation underpin every one of the Millennium Goals.
Goal 8 charges the international community – “in cooperation with the private sector” – to make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communication technologies.
It is inconceivable that gains can be made in health and environmental concerns without focused science, technology and innovation policies -
and, organizations that facilitate the cumulative application of science, technology and innovation.

17. Collaborative Models for Innovation & Global eHealth
We know that our capacity for envisioning economic and social innovation - based on collaborative knowledge, transparency, and transformational leadership –
is a dynamic interchange of thought and action that can build new capacities and create a better global community.
We believe that people need platforms and tools that can accelerate co-construction of the future.
There is synergy in what we do
We know that we are better together!
* Research * Innovation * Collaboration *

18. The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation
Enabling the nation to realize collaborative potential
for economic growth, efficiency and innovation