This article shows a synthesis of my innovation model dated few years ago. It is an original model with a framework similar to its times’ one. The innovation strategic keys are explained. The model paved the way for the development of an innovation methodology. This methodology is related to, and allows potential sceneries and innovative spaces within firms and organizations.

This article’s objective is twofold. First of all, to show some recent situations, and to establish links between those situations and the theoretical and empirical bases used by international bodies’ recommendations. And after that, to present RICARDIS (Reporting Capital to Augment Research, Development and Innovation in SMES) document rationale. RICARDIS is the final report of the expert group. The article also explains the RICARDIS policies recommendations.

Due to the science and technology relevance for the development of our regions and cities, this article offers a reflection on scientific parks and research infrastructures promotion in the Madrid region.

This report focuses on the relationship between innovation and Spanish economy’s competitiveness and dynamics, following an economic analysis view. Although this paper studies some aspects of technological innovation, it is clear that an analysis isolated from economic factors could drive to wrong results. And, worst, to failed, or even counter-productive, policy recommendations.

In last December early days, UNICE (Union des Industries de la Communauté Européenne ,the institution that gathers the enterprise associations of the European Union member States) published an analysis of the 10 issues that build the Priority Action of the European Commission Innovation Plan.