Study on scoping and mapping of frugal and reverse innovation in Europe

  • Antanavičius, Jonas (Project lead)
  • Zedtwitz, Max von (Project team member)
  • Davies, Rebecca (Project team member)
  • Kalanta, Marius (Project team member)
  • Doyle, Clara (Project team member)
  • Uitto, Heidi (Project team member)
  • Halme, Kimmo (Project team member)
  • Valle, Jaime del (Project team member)
  • Irfan, Fatima (Project team member)
  • Prabhu, Jaideep (Project team member)

    Project Details

    Key findings

    Frugal and reverse innovations can share similar interpretations, with reverse innovations sharing the resource-constrained traits of frugal innovations.

    The study findings suggest that there is limited awareness at the policy and investment level of these specific innovation concepts.

    The findings suggest that there is room to improve the promotion of frugal and reverse innovation. Social and sustainability policy frameworks could be an appropriate area where frugal innovation, in particular, could be best supported.

    Frugal innovations align with EU sustainability goals, addressing challenges such as reducing fossil fuel reliance, improving accessible healthcare, and enhancing EU autonomy by promoting local solutions, presenting an opportunity for the EU to increase its competitiveness against growing emerging external markets.
    StatusFinished
    Effective start/end date1/11/2318/12/25

    Collaborative partners

    • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (European Commission) (lead)

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