The biomimicry paradigm: innovation hubs as catalysers of bio-inspired innovations

Pochon, Cassandre (A.A. 2024/2025) The biomimicry paradigm: innovation hubs as catalysers of bio-inspired innovations. Tesi di Laurea in Law & ethics of innovation & sustainability, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Filiberto Brozzetti, pp. 125. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Theoretical framework and literature review. Biomimicry: definitions and levels. The paradox of non-diffusion. The literature gap. Theoretical frameworks. Conceptual models: archipelago and metabolic levels. Methodology. Research design. Case selection. Data collection. Analytical framework. Innovation ecosystem context: policy, market and the anatomy of barriers. Understanding innovation ecosystems applied to biomimicry. Systemic challenges in scaling bio-inspired innovations. The regulatory and policy landscape. Market dynamics and the investment landscape. Anatomy of barriers: why bio-inspired innovations fail. Results: innovation hubs as transition infrastructure. Linking technology readiness levels to innovation hubs. Relationship between hub infrastructure and innovation diffusion. Urban hubs—case studies. Rural and peri-urban hubs—case studies. Scale-up hubs: bridging the TRL 6–7 gap. Innovation trajectories: from prototype to market. Brownfields as future opportunities. Discussion: the archipelago model. Systemic conditions to catalyse bio-inspired innovation. Public-private partnerships and public procurement. Funding and the concentration paradox. The archipelago model: architecture and principles.

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Bibliografia: pp. 79-87.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Digital Innovation and Sustainability (LM/SC – GIUR)
Chair: Law & ethics of innovation & sustainability
Thesis Supervisor: Brozzetti, Filiberto
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Kappler, Luna
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Extraordinary
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2026 07:22
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2026 07:22
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/46360

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