Applying a sectoral system of innovation (SSI) framework to determining future capability requirements for research, development and extension

A sectoral system of innovation (SSI) framework was used to enable industry leaders, public policy makers and researchers to determine future RD&E requirements in the Australian dairy industry. If triple helix interactions can be likened to the flow of 'blood' through the 'arteries' of an innovation system, the study reported in this paper has shown that applying a SSI framework to assess a system's current health and future fitness can identify specific options for improving the 'circulation' within the system.