Capturing frugal innovation

Introduction to the Handbook on Frugal Innovation

Book chapter (2023)

Authors

André Leliveld Universiteit Leiden
Saradindu Bhaduri Jawaharlal Nehru University
Peter Knorringa Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Cees van Beers Economics of Technology and Innovation - TPM
Research Group
Economics of Technology and Innovation (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 André Leliveld, Saradindu Bhaduri, Peter Knorringa, Cees van Beers
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788118873.00007
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Values Technology and Innovation

Research Group

Economics of Technology and Innovation

Abstract

This chapter sets the scene for the Handbook on Frugal Innovation. First, it describes the origins of the concept of frugal innovation and its emergence as an academic field of interest. Then, main drivers behind frugal innovation are explored. From the scholarly discussion on frugal innovation major themes are distilled that inform the structure and contents of the Handbook. The final part of the chapter presents the structure of the Handbook and the chapters of the Handbook are briefly introduced.