In order to inform the work of the Consortium
in driving Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP),
the theory behind how societies change over
time, and what compels these changes, must be
explored. Much of TIPC’s work is drawn from two
areas within transitions studies; Deep Transitions
Theory makes sense of what has happened in
the past, while Sustainability Transitions enables
reflection on future transformations. This guide
is an introduction to the Transitions Theories
underpinning TIPC’s work, including a glossary
of key terms used by the Consortium.