Technovation

Technovation is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the critical analysis of technological innovation and its intersection with management, policy, and strategy. Published by Elsevier, the journal carries the ISSN 0166-4972 and has achieved an exceptional Impact Factor of 12.000 in 2026, firmly placing it in the top tier (Q1) of the JCR category for management and engineering. The journal’s scope encompasses the entire lifecycle of innovation, from the generation of novel ideas through to commercialization and societal impact. Main topics include innovation management, technology transfer, R&D strategy, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, sustainability-driven innovation, and the role of digital transformation in shaping competitive advantage. Technovation primarily publishes original research articles that present rigorous empirical or theoretical contributions, alongside review articles that synthesize and advance the field. It also occasionally features special issues focused on emerging themes such as artificial intelligence, open innovation, and green technology. The target audience is broad, including academic researchers, doctoral students, policy analysts, and senior innovation managers in both private and public sectors. Notably, Technovation is a hybrid open-access journal, offering authors the option to publish their work as gold open access for wider dissemination. Its standing in the field is exceptional: the journal consistently ranks among the top 5% of all management and innovation journals globally, making it one of the most prestigious and influential outlets for innovation scholarship. The combination of a high impact factor, rigorous peer review, and a comprehensive scope ensures that Technovation remains an essential resource for advancing both theoretical understanding and practical application in the domain of technological innovation.