Exploring paths for epistemic diversity in innovation policy: first steps for a quest

This paper discusses conceptual reach of Innovation Systems approach (IS) at the core of innovation policies and discusses concepts about alternative views to tackle the challenges of epistemic diversity in multicultural countries. This alternative view builds concepts such as Ecologies of Knowing (EK) and Knowledge, Research and Innovation System (KRIS). It is argued that IS approach poses risks as an analytical tool in multicultural contexts, regarding its underlying disciplinary backgrounds and its impact as heuristics for policy-making. The paper proposes an alternative view attempting to realistically aboard the structure, dynamics and governance of knowledge, research and innovation in multicultural countries.