Understanding the internationalization of Turkish biotechnology system through the functions of an innovation system

Abstract

The paper examines the internationalization of an innovation system theoretically and empirically. By doing so, it expands the national innovation systems literature by integrating internationalization into the theory and further presenting the perspective of developing countries. Based on mapping innovation processes/functions over time, it becomes possible to develop insights in the dynamics of innovation systems. This mapping is carried out for the Turkish biotechnology system and the findings are summarized.