Management framework for higher education institution-based community innovation labs

Abstract The paper aims at defining the management framework for community innovation labs (CILs) linked to higher education institutions (HEIs) by applying Delphi method. CILs are regarded as experimental settings established in HEIs aimed addressing societal challenges. Specifically, research study investigated following questions: (1) What is HEI-based CIL purpose and role, which beneficial society; (2) kinds of governance, business method, capabilities core activities necessary establishment viable HEIs; (3) forms added value generated have most potential benefiting society? Results indicate that during 2020s it expected will play a significant role designing local, regional or country agenda. Also, they establish networks people multi-disciplinary teams can address various challenges, while aiming catalysing deeper, more sustainable creative approaches systemic change. In addition reinforcing conceptualisation CIL, results understandings priorities CILs. This, then, leaves open how manifest across within communities when operationalized through this developing framework. ongoing process shaping effective governance HEI collaboration calls dialogue, exploration pilot solutions.