SITES Contributes to International Research on Scaling Living Labs Through the Quintuple Helix
Sustainable Innovation Technology Services Ltd (SITES) is proud to announce the publication of a new peer-reviewed research article exploring the future of Living Labs as drivers of collaborative innovation and sustainable territorial development.
The study, “Scaling Living Labs in Egypt Through the Quintuple Helix: Future Policy Options from a Fuzzy Delphi Study,” has been published in the international peer-reviewed journal Insights into Regional Development.
Representing SITES, Dr. Leonardo Piccinetti, CEO of SITES, joined an international team of researchers from Egypt, Italy, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Sudan to investigate how the Quintuple Helix Innovation Model can support the expansion of Living Labs through stronger cooperation between academia, industry, government, civil society, and the natural environment.
Evidence-Based Policy for Future Innovation
Using a Fuzzy Delphi methodology, the research identifies strategic policy priorities for scaling Living Labs in Egypt while strengthening stakeholder engagement, innovation ecosystems, and collaborative governance.
The study offers practical recommendations for policymakers, universities, research organisations, innovation agencies, and practitioners seeking to develop more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable innovation systems.
International Research Collaboration
The publication reflects the expertise of an international research team comprising:
- Dr. Leonardo Piccinetti – Sustainable Innovation Technology Services Ltd (SITES), Ireland
- Dr. Mohamed Ramadan A. Rezk – Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Egypt
- Dr. Donatella Santoro – REDINN – Rete Europea dell’Innovazione, Italy
- Dr. Nahed Salem – Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Egypt
- Dr. Trevor Uyi Omoruyi – Chester Business School, University of Chester, United Kingdom
- Dr. Solomon E. Ununamure – Institute for Humanities in Africa (HUMA), University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Mohammed Mahgoub Hassan – National Center for Research, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan
- Dr. Alaa A. El-Bary – Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt
Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration
At SITES, we believe that addressing today’s sustainability challenges requires interdisciplinary research and international cooperation. This publication reflects our continued commitment to supporting innovation ecosystems, Living Labs, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based policymaking through high-quality scientific research and European collaboration.
We congratulate all co-authors on this outstanding achievement and look forward to continuing our contribution to research that delivers meaningful societal impact.
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