Expanding Analyses of Path Creation: Interconnections between Territory and Technology

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Table 1 Analytical Framework and Operationalization of Dimensions: EEG and TIS Combined

		Operationalization
Analytical dimensions emphasized by EEG	Regional capabilities	Existing economic activities and how/if they are linked to a support system; focus on, e.g., dynamics, knowledge flows, interaction, skills, labor mobility, spin-offs
	Multiscalar dynamics	Interactions across space involving, e.g., intangible flows of ideas, practices, knowledge, etc.
	Actors and agency	Firm and nonfirm actors and their actions; Schumpeterian and institutional entrepreneurs and path advocates
	Policy	Bricolage (policy mixes) and breakthrough approaches
Analytical dimensions from TIS informing EEG	Guidance of the search	Momentum, i.e., a direction, for further support and development; i.e., selection processes under which (new) technologies operate
	Legitimation	Perceptions regarding a technology; acceptance and resistance
	Market formation	Commercial opportunities and market demand, e.g., by public subsidies

Figure 1. Norway. Studied region in grey, showing the two largest cities in southwestern Norway and the capital Oslo.

Table 2 Empirical Findings

	Regional Capabilities	Multiscalar Dynamics	Actors and Agency	Policy	Guidance of The Search	Legitimation	Market Formation	Outcome in Western Norway
MBT	Strong capabilities residing in firms with world-leading competence in power electronics and automation and power production, and, recently, maritime battery integration; several risk-taking regional (shipping) companies	Global technological developments, national policies and instruments; purposeful action by regional actors toward national policy makers	Proactive regional response; several actors (firm and nonfirm) lobbying for change; establishment of maritime cleantech cluster; bottom-up processes	Bricolage through a mix of policies; proactive regional policy makers	Global development and maritime adaptation/application of mature, established technology; implementation in new applications (maritime); declining oil sector; current and perceived future green regulations	Confidence in the technological solution; considered important for greening and industrial development	Creation of (new) market(s) and market niches; public procurement important	Green path creation
CCS	Strong oil and gas competence and strong related industries; leading expertise in subsea technology; dynamic regional innovation system	National and international networks/arenas are important; top-down processes	Reactive regional response; few dedicated CCS actors	Breakthrough strategy targeting R&D and large-scale technology development	Actors currently awaiting decision on full scale demonstration project	Technological solutions with relatively few opponents; infrastructure requirements and large investment costs met with resistance	Currently no market; no commercial demand for CCS	Preformation