This research study focuses on the effective formulation and implementation of a national innovation system. It emphasizes that a concept of regional innovation system is a good tool to generate an effective national innovation system, as it can effectively create different regional innovation systems in different regions. Based on this theoretical review, this research will analyze the Iranian sectoral innovation systems in terms of mapping of innovation actors. We will provide modifying recommendations with relying on the experiences of some selected and successful countries. The recommendations will include creating a new institution or modifying the existing institutional mapping of Iran. Finally the macro strategic modifications will be recommended.

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