INNOVATION LABS AND THINK TANKS: INCUBATING IDEAS THROUGH MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUE

Abstract

In an increasingly complex and dynamic global landscape, innovation is no longer confined to isolated disciplines or traditional research and development departments. Instead, it is being reimagined through collaboration, co-creation, and the convergence of diverse perspectives. Innovation labs and think tanks serve as transformative spaces where cross-disciplinary engagement fosters the incubation of new ideas, development of innovative solutions, and informed decision making. By integrating knowledge from science, technology, business, humanities, and policy, these platforms bridge gaps between theory and practice, as well as research and implementation. This chapter examines the structure, processes, and significance of innovation labs and think tanks in fostering innovation through multidisciplinary dialogue. It also presents successful models, case studies, and future directions in building inclusive and sustainable innovation ecosystems.