Dr. ir. Matthijs Janssen

Universitair docent
Innovatiewetenschappen
Innovatiewetenschappen
030 253 7308
m.j.janssen@uu.nl

Articles & Book chapters

  • Klerkx, L., Begemann, S., & Janssen, M. (2024). Mission cocreation or domination? Explorative and exploitative forces in shaping the Dutch circular agriculture mission. Science and Public Policy.
  • Wiarda, M., Janssen, M., Coenen, T., & Doorn, N. (2024). Responsible mission governance: An integrative framework and research agenda. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions.
  • Janssen, M., Wanzenböck, I., Fünfschilling, L., & Pontikakis, D. (2024). Governance arrangements for the implementation of transformative innovation policy: Insights from a comparative case study. Forthcoming in: Edler, J., Matt, M., Polt, W. and Weber, M. (eds.) Transformative missions and STI policies. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
  • Elzinga, R., Janssen, M., Negro, S., Wesseling, J., Hekkert, M. (2023). Assessing mission-specific innovation systems: Towards an analytical framework. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions.
  • Wiarda, M., Sobota, V., Janssen, M., Van de Kaa, G., Yaghmaei, E., & Doorn, N. (2023). Public participation in mission-oriented innovation projects. Technological Forecasting and Social Change.
  • Janssen, M., Wesseling, J., Torrens, J., Weber, M., Penna, C., & Klerkx, L. (2023). Missions as boundary objects for transformative change: Understanding coordination across policy, research and stakeholder communities. Science and Public Policy.
  • Kuipers-Dirven, R., Janssen, M., & Hoekman, J. (2023). Assessing university policies for enhancing societal impact of academic research: A multicriteria mapping approach. Research Evaluation.
  • Janssen, M., Frenken, K., Mas Tur, E. & Alexiev, A. (2022). The perils of pleasing: Innovation-stifling effects of customized service provision. Journal of Evolutionary Economics.
  • Janssen, M. & Abbasiharofteh, M. (2022). Boundary spanning R&D collaboration: Key Enabling Technologies and Missions as alleviators of proximity effects? Technological Forecasting and Social Change.
  • Janssen, M., Bergek, A., Wesseling, J. (2022). Evaluating systemic innovation and transition programmes: Towards a culture of learning. PLOS Sustainability and Transformation.
  • Janssen, M. (2022). Legitimation and effects of mission-oriented innovation policies: A spillover perspective. Hacienda Pública Española / Review of Public Economics.
  • Janssen, M., Torrens, J.C.L., Wesseling, J., Wanzenböck, I., (2021). The promises and premises of mission-oriented innovation policy: A reflection and ways forward. Science and Public Policy. 
  • Hekkert, M., Janssen, M., Wesseling, J., & Negro, S. (2020). Mission-oriented innovation systems. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 34, 76-79.
  • Janssen, M., Bogers, M. & Wanzenböck, I. (2020). Do systemic innovation intermediaries broaden horizons? A proximity perspective on R&D partnership formation. Industry and Innovation, 27 (6), 605-629.
  • Janssen, M. & Frenken, K. (2019). Cross-specialisation policy, a rationale and options for linking unrelated industries. Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society, 12 (2), 195-212.
  • Janssen, M. (2019). What bangs for your buck? Assessing the design and impact of Dutch transformative policy. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 138, 78-94.
  • Alexiev, Janssen, Den Hertog (2018). The moderating role of tangibility in synchronous innovation in services. Journal of Product Innovation Management 35 (5), 628-700.
  • Janssen & Den Hertog (2018). Service innovation as search in multidimensional design spaces: Conceptual opportunities and empirical examination. In: Services, Experiences and Innovation: Integrating and Extending Research, 107. Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Janssen, M. & Castaldi, C. (2018). Services, innovation and policy: towards a synthesis. Science and Public Policy. DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scy017.
  • Janssen, M., Castaldi, C., & Alexiev, A. (2018). In the vanguard of openness: Which dynamic capabilities are essential for innovative KIBS firms to develop?. Industry and Innovation, 25 (4), 432-457.
  • Janssen, M. (2018). Experimenteren met innovatiebeleid: Hoe doe je dat? Me Judice, 13 juni 2018.
  • Janssen, M. (2018). Effect transformatief innovatiebeleid lastig te meten, ESB, 104 (4762).
  • Janssen, M. (2018). Impact en toekomst van de Topsectorenaanpak. ESB, 104 (4761), 200-202.
  • Janssen, M., Roelandt, T., & Van der Wiel, H. (2017). Nieuwe industriepolitiek draait vooral om nieuwe combinaties van kennis. Me Judice, 29 september 2017.
  • Janssen, M., Alexiev, A., Den Hertog, P. and Castaldi, C. (2016). Dynamic capabilities for service innovation: conceptualization and measurement. R&D Management, 46 (4), 797-811.
    DOI: 10.1111/radm.12147.
  • Janssen, M. J., & den Hertog, P. (2016). Developing service-based business models: which innovation capability for which innovation dimension?. In Service Innovation (pp. 97-128). Springer, Tokyo.
  • Janssen, M., Castaldi, C., and Den Hertog, P. (2015). Exploring the multidimensionality of service innovation. In: Agarwal, R., Selem, W., Roos, G., and R. Green (ed). The Handbook of Service Innovation. Springer.

Publicaties

2026

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Berkhout, P., Rainville, A., Janssen, M., & Frenken, K. (2026). Does market engagement in public procurement foster innovation? Results from a Pan-European survey. Research Policy, 55(1), Article 105372. [DOI] [Portal]

2025

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M., Wesseling, J., Torrens, J., Weber, M., & Penna, C. C. R. (2025). Missions as a boundary object in umbrella frameworks: the case of the Dutch mission-oriented top sector and innovation policy. In J. Edler, M. Matt, W. Polt, & M. Weber (Eds.), Transformative Mission-Oriented Innovation Policies: Revisiting the Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Society (pp. 53-76). (Eu-SPRI Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy). Edward Elgar Publishing. [DOI]
Janssen, M., Wanzenböck, I., Fünfschilling, L., & Pontikakis, D. (2025). Governance arrangements for the implementation of transformative innovation policy: insights from a comparative case study. In J. Edler , M. Matt , W. Polt, & M. Weber (Eds.), Transformative Mission-Oriented Innovation Policies: Revisiting the Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Society (pp. 319-348). (Eu-SPRI Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.. [DOI]
Hasanefendic, S., Hoogstraaten, M., Bloemendal, M., Boon, W., Brezet, H., Chappin, M. M. H., Coenen, L., Dai, Y., Elzinga, R., Femenías, P., Frishammar, J., van der Grijp, N., van Hal, A., von Hauff, E., Heller, R., Hellsmark, H., Hoppe, T., Isabella, O., Janssen, M., ... Bossink, B. (2025). Sustainable energy experiments and demonstrations: Reviewing research, market and societal trends. Energy Research and Social Science, 122, Article 104018. [DOI] [Portal]
Klerkx, L., Begemann, S., & Janssen, M. (2025). Mission cocreation or domination? Explorative and exploitative forces in shaping the Dutch circular agriculture mission. Science and Public Policy, 52(1), 128-145. [DOI] [Portal]

2024

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Wiarda, M., Janssen, M. J., Coenen, T. B. J., & Doorn, N. (2024). Responsible mission governance: An integrative framework and research agenda. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 50, 1-14. Article 100820. [DOI] [Repository]

2023

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M. (2023). Adviesnota monitoring en evaluatie missiegedreven innovatiebeleid. Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy Observatory (MIPO) / Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. https://open.overheid.nl/documenten/7740e036-126f-4274-a350-1f884a658b89/file [Repository]
Elzinga, R., Janssen, M., Negro, S., & Hekkert, M. (2023). A change of direction: Mapping and managing problem-solution constellations in mission-oriented innovation policies. Abstract from International Sustainability Transitions Conference, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Janssen, M. J., Wesseling, J., Torrens, J., Weber, K. M., Penna, C., & Klerkx, L. (2023). Missions as boundary objects for transformative change: understanding coordination across policy, research, and stakeholder communities. Science and Public Policy, 50(3), 398-415. [DOI] [Repository]
Elzinga, R., Janssen, M. J., Wesseling, J., Negro, S. O., & Hekkert, M. P. (2023). Assessing mission-specific innovation systems: Towards an analytical framework. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 48, Article 100745. [DOI] [Repository]
Wiarda, M., Sobota, V. C. M., Janssen, M. J., Kaa, G. V. D., Yaghmaei, E., & Doorn, N. (2023). Public participation in mission-oriented innovation projects. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 191, Article 122538. [DOI] [Repository]
Kuipers-Dirven, R., Janssen, M., & Hoekman, J. (2023). Assessing university policies for enhancing societal impact of academic research: A multicriteria mapping approach. Research Evaluation, 32(2), 371-383. [DOI] [Repository]

Vakpublicaties

Janssen, M., Wanzenböck, I., Fünfschilling, L., & Pontikakis, D. (2023). Capacities for transformative innovation in public administrations and governance systems: Evidence from pioneering policy practice. Publication Office of the European Union. [DOI] [Repository]

2022

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M., Hoekman, J., & Kuipers, R. (2022). Towards Science for Society: A multicriteria mapping study on university policies for enhancing societal impact of Dutch academic research. Research Evaluation.
Janssen, M. J. (2022). Legitimation and effects of mission-oriented innovation policies: A spillover perspective. Hacienda Publica Espanola, 243(4), 7-28. [DOI] [Repository]
Janssen, M. J., Frenken, K., Tur, E. M., & Alexiev, A. S. (2022). The perils of pleasing: Innovation-stifling effects of customized service provision. Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 32(4), 1231-1264. [DOI] [Repository]
Hollants, B., Chappin, M., Janssen, M., & Moors, E. (2022). Dual use innovation: a systematic literature review and research agenda. Abstract from EU-SPRI Conference 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Schlaile, M. P., Mueller, M., Lang, S., Janssen, M., Wanzenböck, I., Bogner, K., Schramm, M., & Pyka, A. (2022). From linear policy to tackling wicked problems: A methodological reflection on the implications of the normative turn. Abstract from EU-SPRI Conference 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Elzinga, R., Janssen, M., Negro, S., & Hekkert, M. (2022). Unraveling Directionality: The interrelation between problems and solutions in mission-oriented innovation systems. Abstract from EU-SPRI Conference 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Janssen, M., Wesseling, J., Colen Ladeia Torrens, J., Weber, M., & Penna, C. C. R. (2022). Missions as a boundary object in umbrella frameworks: The case of the Dutch Mission-oriented Topsector and Innovation Policy. Abstract from EU-SPRI Conference 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Wiarda, M., Sobota, V., Janssen, M., van de Kaa, G., Yaghmaei, E., & Doorn, N. (2022). Public Participation in Mission-Oriented Innovation Projects. Abstract from EU-SPRI Conference 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Janssen, M. J., & Abbasiharofteh, M. (2022). Boundary spanning R&D collaboration: Key enabling technologies and missions as alleviators of proximity effects? Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 180, 1-14. Article 121689. [DOI] [Repository]
Janssen, M. J., Bergek, A., & Wesseling, J. H. (2022). Evaluating systemic innovation and transition programmes: Towards a culture of learning. PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, 1(3), 1-6. Article e0000008. [DOI] [Repository]

Vakpublicaties

ter Weel, B., Janssen, M., Bijlsma, M., & De Boer, P. J. (2022). Durf te leren, ga door met meten: Op zoek naar kaders en methoden voor de evaluatie van systeem- en transitiebeleid. Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat. [Repository]

2021

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M., Wesseling, J., Colen Ladeia Torrens, J., Wanzenböck, I., Penna, C., Klerkx, L., & Weber, M. (2021). Missions as a boundary object: Opportunities for coordination across theoretical perspectives, policy domains, policy communities, and stakeholder interests. Abstract from Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2021, Oslo, Norway.
Janssen, M., & Abbasiharofteh, M. (2021). Boundary spanning collaboration in R&D projects: Key Enabling Technologies and Missions as alleviators of proximity effects. Abstract from Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2021, Oslo, Norway.
Kuipers, R., Janssen, M., & Hoekman, J. (2021). Towards Science for Society: A multicriteria mapping study on university policies to enhance societal impact of Dutch academic research. Abstract from Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2021, Oslo, Norway.
Elzinga, R., Janssen, M., Negro, S., & Hekkert, M. (2021). Mission-Oriented Innovation Systems Dynamics in the Circular Economy. 1-26. Paper presented at DRUID Conference 2021. https://conference.druid.dk/acc_papers/pp2nja3sy8855w5u9f73x3s7dg46uo.pdf
Janssen, M., Wesseling, J., Colen Ladeia Torrens, J., Weber, M., Klerkx, L., & Penna, C. (2021). Missions as Boundary Objects for Transformative Change: Understanding Coordination across Policy, Research and Stakeholder Communities. 1-42. Paper presented at DRUID Conference 2021. https://conference.druid.dk/acc_papers/bvs1748jy4c512s32qylyza19hpud4.pdf
Janssen, M. J., Torrens, J. C. L., Wesseling, J., & Wanzenböck, I. (2021). The promises and premises of mission-oriented innovation policy: A reflection and ways forward. Science and Public Policy, 48(3), 438-444. [DOI] [Repository]

Vakpublicaties

Janssen, M., Tolias, Y., & Pontikakis, D. (2021). POINT Review of Industrial Transition of Greece: Renewables, batteries and their applications in mobility, agriculture, shipping and defence. Publications Office of the European Union. [DOI] [Repository]
Frenken, K., Hekkert, M., & Janssen, M. (2021). Betrek alle ministeries en samenleving bij aanjagen innovatie via missies. ESB, 106(4799), 322-325. [Repository]

2020

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Elzinga, R., Negro, S. O., Janssen, M. J., Wesseling, J. H., & Hekkert, M. P. (2020). Het Missie-gedreven Innovatiesysteem: Uitbreiding 'Technologisch Innovatie Systeem'-raamwerk ter monitoring van de Circulaire Economie. Zenodo. [DOI] [Repository]
Hekkert, M. P., Janssen, M. J., Wesseling, J. H., & Negro, S. O. (2020). Mission-oriented innovation systems. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 34, 76-79. [DOI] [Repository]
Janssen, M., Colen Ladeia Torrens, J., Wesseling, J. H., Wanzenböck, I., & Patterson, J. J. (2020). Position paper ‘Mission-oriented innovation policy observatory’. Utrecht University. https://www.uu.nl/en/research/copernicus-institute-of-sustainable-development/mission-oriented-innovation-policy-observatory [Repository]
Colen Ladeia Torrens, J., Janssen, M. J., Wesseling, J. H., Wanzenböck, I., & Hekkert, M. P. (2020). Mission-oriented innovation policy in focus: roles, effects, and effectiveness. The 11th International Sustainability Transition conference (IST).
Janssen, M. J., Patterson, J. J., & Wesseling, J. H. (2020). Policy makers as institutional entrepreneurs: The opportunities and challenges of using missions for driving sustainability transitions. Paper presented at The 11th International Sustainability Transition conference (IST).
Janssen, M. J., Bogers, M., & Wanzenböck, I. (2020). Do systemic innovation intermediaries broaden horizons? : A proximity perspective on R&D partnership formation. Industry and Innovation, 27(6), 605-629. [DOI] [Repository]

Vakpublicaties

Janssen, M. J., Hekkert, M. P., & Frenken, K. (2020). Missiegedreven innovatiebeleid: een nieuw perspectief op vernieuwing en vergroening. Web publication/site, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks . https://wetenschappelijkbureaugroenlinks.nl/sites/default/files/missiegedreven_innovatiebeleid_groene_industriepolitiek_website.pdf [Repository]

2019

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M. J., & Frenken, K. (2019). Cross-specialisation policy: rationales and options for linking unrelated industries. Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 12(2), 195-212. [DOI] [Repository]
Janssen, M. J. (2019). What bangs for your buck? Assessing the design and impact of Dutch transformative policy. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 138, 78-94. [DOI] [Portal]

Vakpublicaties

Janssen, M. J., Hekkert, M. P., & Frenken, K. (2019). Missiegedreven innovatiebeleid: Twee vliegen in één klap? MeJudice. http://www.mejudice.nl/artikelen/detail/missiegedreven-innovatiebeleid-twee-vliegen-in-een-klap

2018

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M. J., & den Hertog, P. (2018). Service innovation as search in multidimensional design spaces: Conceptual opportunities and empirical examination. In A. Scupola, & L. Fuglsang (Eds.), Services, Experiences and Innovation: Integrating and Extending Research (pp. 107-128). (Services, Economy and Innovation series). Edward Elgar Publishing. [DOI]
Alexiev, A. S., Janssen, M., & den Hertog, P. (2018). The Moderating Role of Tangibility in Synchronous Innovation in Services. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 35(5), 682-700. [DOI] [Repository]
Janssen, M. J., Castaldi, C., & Alexiev, A. S. (2018). In the vanguard of openness: which dynamic capabilities are essential for innovative KIBS firms to develop? Industry and Innovation, 25(4), 432-457. [DOI] [Repository]
Janssen, M. J., & Castaldi, C. (2018). Services, innovation, capabilities, and policy: Toward a synthesis and beyond. Science and Public Policy, 45(6), 863-874. [DOI] [Portal]

Vakpublicaties

Janssen, M. J. (2018). Experimenteren met innovatiebeleid: Hoe doe je dat?. Web publication/site, MeJudice. http://www.mejudice.nl/artikelen/detail/experimenteren-met-innovatiebeleid-hoe-doe-je-dat
Janssen, M. J. (2018). Impact en toekomst van de Topsectorenaanpak. ESB, 103(4761), 200-202. https://esb.nu/esb/20040795/impact-en-potentieel-van-de-topsectorenaanpak [Repository]
Janssen, M. J. (2018). Effect transformatief innovatiebeleid lastig te meten. ESB, 104(4762). https://esb.nu/esb/20040899/effect-transformatief-innovatiebeleid-lastig-te-meten [Repository]

2017

Vakpublicaties

Janssen, M. J. (2017). Zelfsturing in transformatief innovatiebeleid: Kaders voor beleidsontwerp en –evaluatie. Vlaams tijdschrift voor Overheidsmanagement, 9. http://www.vtom.be/pdf_file/dieKeure_minisquare_PDF_bestanden/VTOM_2017_1-D.pdf

Overige resultaten

Janssen, M. J., Roelandt, T., & van der Wiel, H. (2017). Nieuwe industriepolitiek draait vooral om nieuwe combinaties van kennis. Web publication/site, MeJudice. http://www.mejudice.nl/artikelen/detail/nieuwe-industriepolitiek-draait-vooral-om-nieuwe-combinaties-van-kennis [Repository]

2016

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M. J., Castaldi, C., & Alexiev, A. S. (2016). Dynamic capabilities for service innovation: conceptualization and measurement. R and D Management, 46(4), 797-811. [DOI] [Portal]
Janssen, M. J., & den Hertog, P. (2016). Developing Service-Based Business Models: Which Innovation Capability for Which Innovation Dimension? In M. Toivonen (Ed.), Service Innovation Novel Ways of Creating Value in Actor Systems (pp. 97-128). Springer.

2015

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Janssen, M. J., & Castaldi, C. (2015). Developing service-inclusive systemic policy: Four approaches. Paper presented at 2015 European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE) , Maastricht, Netherlands.
Janssen, M. J. (2015). Cross-specialization and structural holes: The case of the Dutch Topsectors. Paper presented at 2015 European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE) , Maastricht, Netherlands.
Janssen, M., Castaldi, C., Alexiev, A., & Den Hertog, P. (2015). Exploring a multidimensional approach to service innovation. In R. Agarwal, W. Selen, G. Roos, & G. Green (Eds.), The Handbook of Service Innovation (pp. 91-108). Springer. [DOI]
Janssen, M. J., Castaldi, C., Alexiev, A. S., & den Hertog, P. (2015). Exploring the multidimensionality of service innovation. In R. Agarwal, W. Selen, G. Roos, & R. Green (Eds.), The Handbook of Service Innovation (pp. 91-108). Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4471-6590-3

1999

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Törnqvist, J., Van Broeck, N., Finkenauer, C., Rosati, R., Schwering, K. L., Hayez, J. Y., Janssen, M., & Otte, J. B. (1999). Long-term psychosocial adjustment following pediatric liver transplantation. Pediatric Transplantation, 3(2), 115-125. [DOI]