SHAFE Mapping on Social Innovation Ecosystems.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Social Sciences
• Innovation Studies

Background:

• Initiatives promoting innovation in Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE) often face short-term impacts.
• Difficulty in identifying, mapping, and connecting international stakeholders hinders long-term social innovation implementation in SHAFE.
• Understanding existing practices, funding, and citizen involvement is vital for business access to social innovation knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the challenges in connecting stakeholders for social innovation in SHAFE.
• To map and connect willing stakeholders across countries for practical implementation.
• To enhance awareness and foster alliances within and between SHAFE ecosystems.

Main Methods:

• Development and implementation of a survey.
• Data collection from 61 organizations across 28 countries.
• Analysis of survey responses on cultural perceptions and stakeholder engagement.

Main Results:

• The survey provided insights into diverse cultural and societal perceptions related to SHAFE.
• Identified varied end-user organizations and their roles.
• Results highlight the potential for improved multistakeholder engagement and public awareness.

Conclusions:

• Effective stakeholder mapping and connection are essential for upscaling social innovation in SHAFE.
• The findings facilitate multistakeholder engagement and public awareness.
• This approach supports sustainable societal change through enhanced social innovation in SHAFE.