Innovation networks in eastern germany — a still under-utilised potential for human capital formation in the region

Conclusion In regard to easing the shortage of skilled labour the networking of protagonists in the InnoRegios is not, as yet, sufficient on the whole. In particular, companies are not sufficiently involved. The potential for networking to close the human capital gap is apparently still not being fully utilised in the innovation networks. One explanation could be the low implementation rate of the planned basic and advanced training projects so far. It must also be borne in mind that companies could assess the risks of cooperation as greater than the possible advantages, as they are competing on the labour market. Another explanation is that the participants in the networks expect technological projects to offer greater success.