Iranian Journal of Public Policy

Iranian Journal of Public Policy

Mission Oriented Innovation Policy Framework: A Review

Document Type : Review Article

Authors
Mohammad Mahdi Akhlaghi 1
Abolghasem Sarabadani 2
Sepehr Ghazinoory 3
1 Ph.D Student of Science and Technology Policy, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of IT Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
3 Professor of Industrial engineering, Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran
10.22059/jppolicy.2025.102513
Abstract
With the emergence of global challenges, particularly in areas related to climate and global warming, a new era of innovation policy-making has begun. Researchers have introduced concepts like mission-oriented innovation policy to advance the framework of science and technology governance. A major critique of mission-oriented innovation policy is the absence of a well-defined framework, prompting scholars in recent years to refine and deepen this concept. This study conducts a systematic review of mission-oriented innovation policy frameworks by analyzing relevant literature from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Through bibliometric analysis and an in-depth examination of key ideas presented in the articles, several core themes have been identified: the system/ecosystem perspective, the problem-solution duality, governance strategies, challenges to established innovation regimes, and policy implementation. Finally, by highlighting existing research gaps, the study provides actionable recommendations for future investigations, aiming to enrich the theoretical and practical understanding of mission-oriented innovation policy.
Keywords
Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy
Science And Technology Policy
Innovation Policy
Mission-Oriented Innovation System
Problem-Oriented Innovation System
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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 11, Issue 2
Spring 2025
Pages 183-199