What Evolutionary Game Theory Tells Us about the Formation Mechanism of Innovation Networks

Based on the evolutionary game theory, this paper mainly analyzes the formation of innovation networks, and discovers the formation rule of innovation networks, then finds the key factors which affect the formation of innovation networks. The result shows that evolutionary game promotes the formation of innovation networks. One of the key factors which affect the formation of innovation networks is the ability of absorbing and transforming the innovation knowledge, and another is the environment of networks. Consequently, this paper offers valuable help for the key innovation agents including enterprises, universities or research institutes, intermediary organizations and government agencies to improve innovation efficiency.