| dc.description.abstract | During 1990s, the knowledge-based economy times, the issue of clusters has been more popular. However, only through the gathering of professional information, technical and auxiliary organizations can not mean it is sure to create success.To explain this phenomenon which traditional theories can not solve, the Diamond Theory of Porter (1990) and the Industrial Network of Saxenian (1994) point out the importance of environmental factors. In the past, scholars believe that these environmental factors have itself background and reasons, which may be due to the government’’s efforts, corporate alliances, and so on. So, this study will explore how the individuals in a region create good environmental factors, and enhance local value of the cluster.
Etzkowitz and Leydesdorff (2002) pointed out that the government, academia and industry are three major individuals for innovation. Therefore, this paper takes Triple Helix to analyze the innovation system of Eindhoven regional which has outstanding performance in Europe. After reviewing its 100 years history, this study found that the trajectory of the relationship within the government, academia and industry is not unchanged. At first, the innovation leader is the industry, until 1990s it became the government. However, it is not important that who the main driving role is. The region is able to be successful due to the complementary function during their integrated process. That is why Eindhoven region can continue to promote itself development and value. | en_US |