The Role of Government Promotion in Advancing Open Innovations among Science and Technology Parks in Africa

Ruth Muriithi, Dr. Dancun Irungu

Abstract: Open innovation advances sustainable development, fosters collaborations and partnerships among key stakeholders. However, open innovation appears to be a phenomenon of developed economies with emerging and developing economies significantly lagging behind. This study investigates how government promotional roles influence open innovation within Science and Technology Parks (STPs) across Africa. Using a cross-sectional descriptive design, data was collected from 70 managers across 14 STPs through structured questionnaires. Reliability and validity were established using Cronbach?s alpha and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test. Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) revealed that government promotional efforts account for approximately 75.7% of the variation in open innovation classification, with a canonical correlation of 0.870. The model achieved 90% classification accuracy in both original and cross-validated cases. Findings highlight the strategic importance of government-led initiatives-such as funding schemes, partnership facilitation, and reward systems-in driving innovation ecosystems within STPs. The study recommends that African governments intensify their promotional strategies to foster sustainable innovation practices across sectors.

Keywords: open innovation, government policy, science and technology park, Africa, innovation promotion

How to Cite?: Ruth Muriithi, Dr. Dancun Irungu, "The Role of Government Promotion in Advancing Open Innovations among Science and Technology Parks in Africa", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 688-696, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25914140934, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25914140934