A Case Analysis of the H Regional Innovation Platform Project

The purpose of this paper is to identify the characteristics of the H Regional Innovatio Platform project utilizing an inter-organizational cooperation system and to comprehensively understand the perceptions of its leadership. The research methods employed were a literature review and semi-structured interviews with ten members of the leadership. The findings indicated that the H Regional Innovation Platform can be classified as a multi-relational mixed governance structure among the types of inter-organizational relationships. This type of cooperation system exhibited a fiscally dependent tendency with overlapping ambiguity and individuality. The interviews with the leadership revealed two notable themes: a pessimistic perception of the local community from an economic perspective, and negative experiences and identity confusion regarding the H Regional Innovation Platform. The leadership’s perception was categorized into four main themes ― goal setting, governance structure, financial structure, and performance management ― presented in detail. The findings confirm the value of empirical data in a comprehensive understanding of the structural dimension of the regional innovation platform project and the position of local governments and universities in response to the Ministry of Education project. In the discussion and conclusion, this study emphasizes its empirical value and highlights the importance of adopting and expanding general support in university financial support policies.