From Soil to Ecosystem: Industry Collaboration in Innovation Clusters for Transforming Agrifood Systems

Diplôme Master From Soil to Ecosystem: Industry Collaboration in Innovation Clusters for Transforming Agrifood Systems eng 2026-01-12 author Rovira Schmitt Carolina 412108 director Mele Valentina 701792 Service enseignement, recherche, administratif et technique (SdS) (SCSPS) <p>This thesis examines how innovation clusters can drive sustainable transformation in companies across the agrifood sector through collaboration with industry, including public-private partnerships. Using benchmarking, it compares Foodvalley (Netherlands) and Swiss Food Research (Switzerland) to derive insights for the piloting cluster FoodHealth located in Northwestern Switzerland. Based on literature review, interviews and document analysis, the benchmarking study identifies four converging dimensions: strategic purpose of the cluster, governance structure, industry incentives and collaboration models. All these shape how clusters engage with industry. The findings inform recommendations for designing effective cluster structures to support industry collaboration and highlight areas for future research.</p> Dewey 354.3 MIHDS Master in Innovation, Human Development and Sustainability 199 Institut de la gouvernance de l'environnement et du développement territorial TF false 041e61f9-f6ad-4046-8aa3-00859f078936 Master thesis Public 20260112_Master_Thesis_Carolina_Rov.pdf 3007074 application/pdf f06e495e2f156a4f0154b280a13ce132507f530141ceeefae50ce22cff09dc24 openAccess Faculté des sciences de la société / Institut de la gouvernance de l'environnement et du développement territorial

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