From Innovation Ecosystems to Startup Ecosystems

Global Megatrends In Ecosystem Developments
Transition Factors
From past
  • simple linear world
  • closed, expensive and less creative pressure or freedom
  • dependency on “hosts & gatekeepers”
  • about ideas, invention and research by big companies creating most actual innovations (mainly due cost factors)
  • old models are already working “at their best level” and are difficult to significantly improve, so markets seek for "next level" solutions
  • minimal innovation impact achieved by outsider strategies and methods (customer development)
  • Innovation requires for someone to take initiative with commitment to make it happen 
Today and future
  • non linear, globally networked world
  • free & cheap technology, platforms, infra & go to market channels 
  • innovation via startups fast, flexible, highly motivated, cost effective, supported by private and public parties
  • innovation process is more open and more exposed to true market validation
  • smart big companies are moving towards open innovation
  • working together and acquiring most potential startup and talent
  • startups are “outsourced innovation” for big companies, just like app developers are for software platforms (iOS, Android etc.)
  • Startups and innovative SME's are biggest job creators
Dynamic startup ecosystems breed new startups that create 2/3 of new jobs, attract international talent and foreign direct investments. Network connectivity within and between the ecosystems is the single most important contributor to growth.
​