Lopes, JoãoFarinha, LuísFerreira, João2018-12-032018-12-032018Lopes, J., Farinha, L., Ferreira, J. (2018). Value Creation and Commercialization in Insular Ecosystems, International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development, 9(3): 92-102http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/6581This article aims to evaluate the resources and capabilities in insular regions, and also to understand how value creation and commercialization take place in the existing ecosystems. A qualitative research methodology was followed through a case study, incorporating interviews with incubators managers of the insular regions of Portugal (Azores and Madeira). The results show some difficulties as a result of the ecosystem's insularity. To shorten the insular regions dissymmetry compared to other non-insular regions, a new model is proposed to help these regions overcome their economic and social problems.engCommercializationEcosystemsIslandQuadruple HelixRIS3Value Creationjournal article10.4018/IJSESD.2018070107