“…In particular, research on government-led innovation inducement has been prolific in environmental economics, that is, when discussing eco-innovations (Veugelers, 2012). The link between innovation and economic growth has for long been almost unquestionably at the center of debate on development economics as well as business and management studies (de Bruijn & Lagendijk, 2005). Thus, promotional tools for enhancing the innovativeness of firms, regions and nations are perceived to be of utmost importance in the development of innovation policies of, for example, the European Union and individual governments (European Commission, 2010).…”