Analyzing student contributions to innovative start-ups: an integrated approach

This paper aims to provide a new methodological approach in order to conduct a qualitative analysis of the student contribution to the design and implementation process of a vehicle pooling platform. It analyzes Creativity vs Knowledge interaction patterns in the innovation process under the four different perspectives proposed in the theoretical framework of the CKI model (Palmieri & Giglio, 2013; Palmieri & Giglio, 2014). It aims to identify determining factors and impacts related to the specific educational approach of the technology platform at urban, regional or national level. This application of the CKI model is geared to prove how its comprehensive slant supports the design, monitoring and assessment of innovation plans. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.