Abstract: Applied the case study method, this study has explored the exaptation process of the holistic technology, which theoretically explain the process mechanism about how the technology exaptation evolves into the breakthrough innovation. This study builds up the process model of the evolution from technology exaptation to the breakthrough innovation, and stresses the fact that the innovation ecosystem structure is formed before the exaptation of holistic technology. It is also found out that the research with purpose and serendipity shape the triggering mechanism of technology exaptation. This study figures out that the holistic technology exaptation needs the support of policy, institution, science and other environmental elements. This study has policy value to promote the holistic technology exaptation.

摘要： 采用案例研究方法对整体性技术的扩展适应过程展开研究，为技术扩展适应发生并演变为突破性创新的过程机制提供更加完整的理论解释。提炼出技术扩展适应向突破性创新演化的过程模型，明确了创新生态系统架构的形成先于整体性技术扩展适应的事实，发现有目的的研究与机缘巧合共同构成了技术扩展适应的触发机制，并认为整体性技术的扩展适应需要政策、制度、科学等环境要素的投入，对促进整体性技术扩展适应具有政策价值。