2017 Volume 13 Pages 66-81
“Science-Technology Innovation Policy”, which is adopted by Japanese government, is under investigation. First, a brief history of science and technology policy of modern Japan is discussed. Second, development of innovation theory, introduced by Yon Sundbo, and his three paradigms, “entrepreneurial”, “technology-economic”, and “strategic”, is developed in accord with changing industrial structures since late 19th Century. Particularly, characteristics of strategic paradigm of innovation, which is salient in contemporary industrial society, is described. Lastly, based on these discussion, “Science-Technology Innovation Policy” of Japanese Government is criticized.
