Entrepreneurial discovery processes through a wicked game approach : civil society engagement as a possibility for exploration

Abstract

The chapter is based on literature analysis and aims to explore the relevance of the concepts of the wicked problem and wicked game in the interpretation of the entrepreneurial discovery processes (EDP). The chapter also discusses the somewhat paradoxical idea that the inclusion of civil society could enhance emergence, or generation of ideas, in EDP, while bearing in mind that involving more actors has not worked in some previous smart specialisation cases – something that requires an explanation. After the discussion, the chapter focuses on turning this intricate aspect into a positive driver for new ideas and suggests ways by which civil society could support those processes.