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O-026Collaborative Innovation in Triple Helix NetworksLeigh W. Jerome, The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation, USAAbstract. The importance of triple helix collaboration has been widely acknowledged; however, knowledge is increasinglyspecialized and trapped in discipline and sector silos. While elite knowledge is not easily blended, a rich exchange of ideas isessential to produced knowledge spillovers that lead to innovation. This current paper reports on research into the utility of thesocial network platform for trilateral collaboration. A virtual hetarchical social network was established with triple helix 'KnowledgeClusters'. Finding demonstrate the efficacy of the social network platform as a distributed incubator for trilateral knowledgeexchange. Results further demonstrate the value of Knowledge Clusters for promoting knowledge spillovers that lead to collaborativeinnovation. However it appears that spillovers are narrowly absorbed back into their recipient's silos of origin and therefore do notfully realize their innovation potential. The utility of the social network platform for triple helix innovation is discussed, highlightingthe need for adopting new tools and methodologies specifically engineered to align with the needs of translational science fromdiscovery to commercialization.Madrid, October 20, 21 & 22 - 2010167

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