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In spite of increasing attention given to innovation at European Union (EU) level, insufficient innovative activity is cited as a key factor behind the EU's underperformance in productivity growth. Statistics reveal the need of concerted measures and new approaches. This dissertation addresses some of the shortcomings within the Maltese dimension by developing and testing a bottom-up approach as a model to encourage innovation in information and communication technologies (ICT); bringing together academia (students reading a degree in Information Technology at the University of Malta) as technical specialists, and representatives from industry as experts within their domain area.
The theoretical development is presented in the literature review, where the paper starts with a review of the Lisbon Strategy as the major impetus behind innovation in Europe. Then, the meaning of innovation is analysed within literature, policy documents and contemporary articles. Finally, the Maltese context is reviewed, eliciting the need for a new approach and presenting the framework for interaction. The practical study follows (as a result of the literature) in the analysis of two case studies, following distinct procedures. The process and the knowledge generated are compared and contrasted, highlighting the potential value and difficulties of such an interaction. The findings and implications provide a potential approach to foster innovation and directions for future research.