Industry and Innovation

Industry and Innovation (IND INNOV, ISSN 1366-2716) is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of industrial dynamics, technological change, and the economics of innovation. Published by Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group, the journal serves as a critical forum for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of economics, management, and policy studies. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including the evolution of industries and markets, the role of entrepreneurship and new firm formation, innovation systems, knowledge networks, and the impact of digitalization and sustainability transitions on industrial organization. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, alongside occasional review essays and special issues that synthesize emerging theoretical and empirical developments. It welcomes both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, as well as comparative and longitudinal studies. The target audience includes academic researchers, policy analysts, and advanced graduate students in innovation studies, industrial economics, strategic management, and economic geography. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 4.600, Industry and Innovation is ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, reflecting its strong influence and high citation impact within its field. The journal offers both subscription and open access publishing options, providing authors with flexibility to comply with funder mandates. Its reputation as a top-tier outlet is further underscored by its consistent placement among the most selective and impactful journals in innovation and industrial research, making it an essential resource for cutting-edge scholarship on the drivers and consequences of industrial transformation.