Frugal innovation development for sustainability: The case of extractivism of the “Butia catarinensis” in Brazil

Pedroso, Izoé Daysi; Soares, Mauro André Fernandes; Dutra, Ana Regina de Aguiar; Cubas, Anelise Leal Vieira; Guerra, José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório de Andrade; Brem, Alexander

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137318

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“…FI also incorporates the creative economy, with local elements and resources used in the production of sustainable goods. This highlights the cultural, social, and sustainable connections between the produced goods and the technological components involved, which are not necessarily high-tech [41,42]. The main question related to this point is that customers in emerging economies favor cost-effective products with useful features.…”

Section: Frugal Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential for Frugal Innovation in a Brazilian Regional System: A Study Based on a Multicriteria Approach

Moreira,

dos Santos,

de Carvalho

et al. 2024

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Regional innovation systems (RISs) can stimulate knowledge sharing and collaboration, attracting investments and promoting economic and social progress. This is often linked to what is known as frugal innovation, involving small businesses developing and selling sustainable, low-cost products that meet local needs. This study aims to present and apply a model to measure regional innovation potential, using a multicriteria approach based on the principles of frugal innovation (FI). The analytical hierarchical process (AHP) was used to generate factor weights, enabling score calculation to provide insights into FI potential on a literature-based five-point scale. Data were collected in two stages: (i) from twelve main participants—working in a rural RIS—who responded to a questionnaire, and (ii) from cities through official government channels to collect information about their innovation development initiatives. The results reveal that the RIS analyzed still lacks assistance in the development of public policies to support the development of an innovative culture, indicating the need for appropriate mechanisms to boost innovation actions. The outputs of this study can help cities and regions to analyze their innovation potential, assist public managers in decision-making, support the creation of innovation-stimulating mechanisms, help RISs to address deficiencies, and promote local development.

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Section: Frugal Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%