Abstract
The need to foster public policies and strategies to promote the inclusion of cities and regions in the knowledge economy became permanent and crucial for urban planners. This work specifically explores the relationship between Knowledge Based Urban Development (KBUD) and Innovation Ecosystems (IEs) in urban areas. A conceptual model, based on triangulation methods, is proposed and applied in four Brazilian ecosystems awarded for their performances. We found that: (i) There are major conceptual similarities between KBUD and IEs, leading to harmony of understandings; (ii) KBUD and IEs are sociotechnical events that occur in urban areas, revealing relationships that are intrinsic for the KBUD, and are desirable and not mandatory for the IEs; (iii) there is convergence of interests and activities issued from KBUD and IEs; and (iv) KBUD´s development perspectives can positively influence the results and impacts pursued by IEs. Recommendations emerge from the combination of these findings. These can help support the decision-making processes of innovation managers and urban planners, in order to obtain more integrated planning and thus encourage the emergence of IEs.
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