Changing Patterns of Technology Diffusion in a Collaborative Network

Abstract

This study focuses on inter-organizational collaboration to diffuse technology innovation. An ecosystem perspective on innovation takes into account that relationships among organizations are continuously changing and evolving. Thus, this study investigated changes in interaction patterns among organizations involved in the use and distribution of technology innovation. A two-mode network analysis was conducted to determine changes in patterns of technology diffusion in a collaborative network. Centrality measures were longitudinally examined according to the evolutionary time of technology innovation. The results indicate that there are leading entities that drive the connectivity of a network and the influences of these entities changed according to technology innovation. This study sheds light on policy strategies for successful networks in regional innovation.