In Thinking and Analysis, TIPC researchers, members, partners and associates reflect upon the opportunities, challenges and implications of applying Transformative Innovation Policy in a wider societal context. Do you have a topic idea that you feel needs covering or are you keen to contribute by writing a guest blog? Then please get in touch.
Navigating the great fragmentation: Lessons from a decade of TIP and the path ahead
August 26, 2026
The global landscape for sustainability has shifted since the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) was founded a decade ago. While the urgency of the climate crisis and societal needs remains, the political and economic environment has grown increasingly complex. We…
Transformative Innovation Pathways for Water Security: Lessons from the Global South
February 25, 2026
Achieving SDG 6 requires moving beyond technology-led solutions toward systemic change in water management and use. Drawing on lessons from the Global South and the work of TIPC members and hubs, this blog by Dana Hunka and Viktoriia Krytska highlights…
Reflections on 2025
December 19, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we are more clearly seeing both the need for Transformative Innovation Policy and the difficulties of pursuing it in practice. Meeting for a dialogue in October, our members agreed times have changed since TIPC was…
Understanding transitions: Why emotions matter in shaping change
March 25, 2025
In September 2024, public and private investors met for the first time in Barcelona for an Engagement Week led by TIPC, Eu-SPRI and the Deep Transitions Lab. During one of the sessions devoted to inner transformations, Kristina Bogner, assistant professor at the Copernicus…
2024 Management Report of the Latin American and Caribbean Transformative Innovation Hub
February 21, 2025
TIPC’s Latin American and Caribbean Transformative Innovation Hub is a community of practice which includes the National Cancer Institute, Wyss Academy for Nature, the Centre for Science and Technology of Antioquia (CTA) and SENACYT of Panama. Each of the members…
Connecting innovation to human capabilities
January 28, 2025
For a long time, it has been widely believed that innovation is closely tied to economic development and as a result, to human development. However, concepts such as responsible and inclusive innovation have highlighted the need to be more conscious…
Calling for a rethink of our financial system
December 3, 2024
This piece was written in conjuction with Deep Transitions Lab. Learn more about financing sustainable transitions at the DT Lab. We all know that if we carry along our current trajectory, we won’t successfully tackle the polycrisis. The interconnected challenges…
Innovation must drive inclusive growth by Dr Tshepang Mosiea
November 8, 2024
Inclusive growth and job creation are not only aspirations, they are imperatives for South Africa. In our pursuit of inclusive development, government’s strategic priorities must centre on poverty reduction, addressing the high cost of living and creating a capable, ethical,…
Practical Insights and Tools for Systemic Transitions
November 6, 2024
Mikael Seppälä is A Senior Specialist, Innovation Management and Ecosystems, Laurea University of Applied Sciences. This piece was originally published on Laurea Journal on November 2024. How can transition theories be turned into practical tools for system change? At Engagement…