Inclusive Innovation in Biohacker Spaces: The Role of Systems and Networks

In this article, we examine the development of biohacker spaces and their impact on innovation systems through the lens of inclusive innovation. Examining issues associated with people, activities, outcomes, and governance, we observe that biohacker spaces offer an alternative approach to biotechnol...

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Main Authors: Jeremy de Beer, Vipal Jain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Carleton University 2018-02-01
Series:Technology Innovation Management Review
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Online Access:http://timreview.ca/article/1137
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Summary:In this article, we examine the development of biohacker spaces and their impact on innovation systems through the lens of inclusive innovation. Examining issues associated with people, activities, outcomes, and governance, we observe that biohacker spaces offer an alternative approach to biotechnological research outside the orthodox walls of academia, industry, and government. We explain that harnessing the full innovative potential of these spaces depends on flexible legal and regulatory systems, including appropriate biosafety regulations and intellectual property policies and practices, and organic, community-based social and financial networking.
ISSN:1927-0321