Quadruple Helix Collaboration in Practice. Insights from the EU Project RiConfigure

RiConfigure project demonstrates the value of cross-sector collaborations and the inclusion of civil society in innovation. However, cross-sector collaborations are rarely – and not necessarily always – proper QHCs. No systematic general description can capture the myriad of constellations of real-life collaborations. Rather, empirically-based insights acknowledging the particularity of the project, theme, legal and policy framework and partners are crucial to support the often challenging but valuable cross-sector collaborations.