关键词: 区域创新体系, 老三论, 新三论, regional innovation system, the old three theory, the new three theory

Abstract: Regional innovation system theory is the extension and embodiment of national innovation system theory in region, and construct RIS will be beneficial to realize national innovation strategy. At the background of four difficulties which RIS is facing, this paper hackles the point-to-point traceability relationship between RIS and regional economy theory, innovation economics, innovation system theory, then defines the conception, structure and operation of RIS. At last, this paper discusses the significance of RIS in theory and practice.