Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups

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Calafat Marzal, Consuelo; Piñeiro, Verónica Ana; Cervera, Francesc J.; García Álvarez Coque, José María
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2025
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This study analyses the functional diversity of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (OGs) in Spain, focusing on their roles as innovation intermediaries. It seeks to identify intermediary functions and enabling conditions that support the achievement of innovative solutions in the agri-food sector. Based on a national survey of OGs, the study applies a mixed-methods design, combining hierarchical cluster analysis and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). The intermediary functions performed by OGs are classified into operational profiles, and key enabling factors are identified. Three distinct functional profiles emerged: Collaborative Leaders, Moderate Innovators, and Emerging Explorers. Human capital and consortium composition were identified as necessary conditions for successful innovation among advanced OGs. Moderate Innovators were characterised by the need for simplified administrative procedures and cost-effectiveness. Emerging Explorers displayed latent potential but required further capacity building. These results provide evidence for differentiated policy support, particularly for capacity building, simplification of procedures, and strategic partner selection.
Fil: Calafat Marzal, Consuelo. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia; España
Fil: Piñeiro, Verónica Ana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Agronomía; Argentina
Fil: Cervera, Francesc J.. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia; España
Fil: García Álvarez Coque, José María. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia; España
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Innovation intermediaries
Agri-food systems
Knowledge communities
Operational groups
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
title Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
spellingShingle Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
Calafat Marzal, Consuelo
Innovation intermediaries
Agri-food systems
Knowledge communities
Operational groups
title_short Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
title_full Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
title_fullStr Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
title_full_unstemmed Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
title_sort Unravelling the functions of knowledge communities in Spain's agri-food system: An examination of Operational Groups
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Calafat Marzal, Consuelo
Piñeiro, Verónica Ana
Cervera, Francesc J.
García Álvarez Coque, José María
author Calafat Marzal, Consuelo
author_facet Calafat Marzal, Consuelo
Piñeiro, Verónica Ana
Cervera, Francesc J.
García Álvarez Coque, José María
author_role author
author2 Piñeiro, Verónica Ana
Cervera, Francesc J.
García Álvarez Coque, José María
author2_role author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Innovation intermediaries
Agri-food systems
Knowledge communities
Operational groups
topic Innovation intermediaries
Agri-food systems
Knowledge communities
Operational groups
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/4.5
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/4
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv This study analyses the functional diversity of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (OGs) in Spain, focusing on their roles as innovation intermediaries. It seeks to identify intermediary functions and enabling conditions that support the achievement of innovative solutions in the agri-food sector. Based on a national survey of OGs, the study applies a mixed-methods design, combining hierarchical cluster analysis and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). The intermediary functions performed by OGs are classified into operational profiles, and key enabling factors are identified. Three distinct functional profiles emerged: Collaborative Leaders, Moderate Innovators, and Emerging Explorers. Human capital and consortium composition were identified as necessary conditions for successful innovation among advanced OGs. Moderate Innovators were characterised by the need for simplified administrative procedures and cost-effectiveness. Emerging Explorers displayed latent potential but required further capacity building. These results provide evidence for differentiated policy support, particularly for capacity building, simplification of procedures, and strategic partner selection.
Fil: Calafat Marzal, Consuelo. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia; España
Fil: Piñeiro, Verónica Ana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Agronomía; Argentina
Fil: Cervera, Francesc J.. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia; España
Fil: García Álvarez Coque, José María. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia; España
description This study analyses the functional diversity of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (OGs) in Spain, focusing on their roles as innovation intermediaries. It seeks to identify intermediary functions and enabling conditions that support the achievement of innovative solutions in the agri-food sector. Based on a national survey of OGs, the study applies a mixed-methods design, combining hierarchical cluster analysis and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). The intermediary functions performed by OGs are classified into operational profiles, and key enabling factors are identified. Three distinct functional profiles emerged: Collaborative Leaders, Moderate Innovators, and Emerging Explorers. Human capital and consortium composition were identified as necessary conditions for successful innovation among advanced OGs. Moderate Innovators were characterised by the need for simplified administrative procedures and cost-effectiveness. Emerging Explorers displayed latent potential but required further capacity building. These results provide evidence for differentiated policy support, particularly for capacity building, simplification of procedures, and strategic partner selection.
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