Edited by Birgitte Andersen, Professor of the Economics and Management of Innovation, School of Business, Economics and Informatics, Birkbeck College, University of London, Jeremy Howells, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation & External Engagement), University of Portsmouth, Richard Hull, Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, Goldsmiths, University of London, Ian Miles, Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester and Joanne Roberts, University of Southampton, UK