Cooperation and Competition in the Innovation Ecosystem From the Perspective of Evolutionary Psychology.

Xiaochun Zhao

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.769847

Abstract

The innovation ecosystem is distinct from innovation itself; the former is based on technology, talent and markets, as well as many other elements of innovation that form the organisational system. Current research on the innovation ecosystem has primarily focused on theoretical discussions of the concept and analysis of evolution mechanisms and influential factors; however, research on mechanisms that influence cooperation and competition within the system is limited. Corporation and competition are the critical elements in the acquisition value of the innovation ecosystem and the realisation of innovation breakthroughs. Given the dynamic nature and complexity of the innovation ecosystem, this research is based on the “value co-creation” theory of innovation ecosystems and consistency with the “reciprocity” principle of evolutionary psychology. Understanding the mechanisms that underlie corporation and competition in the innovation ecosystem from the perspective of evolutionary psychology may foster more efficient cooperation and competition among enterprises, enabling them to realise the value of co-creation and innovation breakthroughs.

Highlights

Xiaochun Zhao *Reviewed by: Zhong Wang, City University of Macau, Macao SAR, China Benagng Gong, Anhui Polytechnic University, China Jian Hu, Hefei University of Technology, China
Since Joseph Schumpeter referred to the concept of innovation in the early 20th century, an increasing number of research paradigms have been developed, and a paradigm shift has occurred from linear innovation models to innovation systems to innovation ecosystems
Some researchers have defined an innovation ecosystem as an organisational system with certain aspects of stability and independence, which is mutually dependent, symbiotic and includes the potential for mutual benefits among multiple innovation subjects, given common innovation elements, such as technology, talent and markets (Wu, 2014). These elements operate in a modular manner, rather than via hierarchical management, using collective investment to tie different actors within innovation (Jacobides et al, 2018)

Summary

Xiaochun Zhao *

Reviewed by: Zhong Wang, City University of Macau, Macao SAR, China Benagng Gong, Anhui Polytechnic University, China Jian Hu, Hefei University of Technology, China. The innovation ecosystem is distinct from innovation itself; the former is based on technology, talent and markets, as well as many other elements of innovation that form the organisational system. Corporation and competition are the critical elements in the acquisition value of the innovation ecosystem and the realisation of innovation breakthroughs. Given the dynamic nature and complexity of the innovation ecosystem, this research is based on the “value co-creation” theory of innovation ecosystems and consistency with the “reciprocity” principle of evolutionary psychology. Understanding the mechanisms that underlie corporation and competition in the innovation ecosystem from the perspective of evolutionary psychology may foster more efficient cooperation and competition among enterprises, enabling them to realise the value of co-creation and innovation breakthroughs

INTRODUCTION

COOPERATION AND COMPETITION IN THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

THE ROLE OF EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH AND PROSPECTS