Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
As international sustainability and social innovation become more and more widespread, governments, enterprises and individuals are paying more attention to the issues of social innovation and sustainable transformation. This project explores how society, enterprises and individuals will participate in social innovation and carry out sustainable transformation from multiple theoretical perspectives such as institutional theory and sustainable business models. This project will propose theoretical models such as dynamic paths for the construction of social sustainable systems, development of sustainable business models for small and medium-sized enterprises, cross-department cooperation networks and sustainable value co-creation. This study will clarify the mechanism of constructing a sustainable system, including how to promote the flow of sustainable knowledge, build a sustainable social network, promote sustainable value co-creation, etc., and provide a reference for government departments to formulate policies and corporate sustainable transformation strategies. In addition, the cases accumulated in this study will be reflected in the sustainability practice and applied teaching in the classroom, providing students with social innovation and sustainability information, and further promoting the popularization of social innovation and sustainability education in Taiwan from the educational side.
Results/Contributions

The project "Game-Changing: the Transformation Pathways from Social Innovation to Sustainable Institution" contributes significantly to sustainability and social innovation through several key outcomes. It develops theoretical models that elucidate the dynamics of creating sustainable social systems, integrating institutional theory and sustainable business practices. This framework helps understand how various stakeholders engage in sustainable transformations.

A notable contribution is the development of sustainable business models for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing practical strategies for integrating sustainability into their operations. The research also highlights the importance of cross-departmental cooperation, detailing how such collaborations can facilitate sustainable value co-creation and enhance organizational effectiveness in sustainability.

The study clarifies mechanisms for constructing sustainable systems, offering strategic actions for promoting the flow of sustainable knowledge and building sustainable social networks. These insights are instrumental for organizations and governments in fostering a sustainable environment.

Additionally, the project influences policy-making by providing actionable insights for government policy formulation and sustainable transformation strategies. On the educational front, it enriches classroom teaching by integrating real-world cases, thereby promoting the adoption of social innovation and sustainability concepts among students in Taiwan.

Overall, this research offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and implementing social innovation and sustainability, with wide-ranging implications for policy, business practice, and education, guiding the transition towards sustainable societal structures.

Keywords
Social InnovationSustainable TransformationSocial ConstructionSustainable Business ModelQualitative Research Method
Contact Information
謝英哲
ych@mx.nthu.edu.tw