01536nas a2200217   4500008004100000022001400041245007800055210006900133260004200202300001000244490000600254520088000260653001501140653002501155653001901180653002701199653001501226100001901241700002201260856003601282       2015                        eng d  a1927-032100aSustainable Innovation: A Competitive Advantage for Innovation Ecosystems0 aSustainable Innovation A Competitive Advantage for Innovation Ec  aOttawabTalent First Networkc10/2015  a24-300 v53 aIn this article, we elaborate the emerging concept of sustainable innovation and analyze the relevance of innovation as a means to solve wicked problems and enhancing sustainable well-being. We also examine the changing conditions for innovation creation: building global knowledge hubs and local innovation ecosystems. As a result, the drivers of innovation and opportunities to utilize the untapped innovation potential of people outside traditional innovation contexts are expanded and diversified. Ultimately, the success of sustainable innovation constitutes its impact on the well-being of people and vice versa: sustainable well-being is an important source of innovation and growth. The article adds to the conceptual development of sustainable innovation and its motivation, which lies in combining competitiveness, the well-being of people, and inclusive solutions.10ainnovation10ainnovation ecosystem10asustainability10asustainable innovation10awell-being1 aOksanen, Kaisa1 aHautamäki, Antti  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/934