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Claudia De Fuentes is an Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University. She serves as the Program Coordinator for the Master of Management in Cooperatives and Credit Unions (MMCCU) and is an editorial board member for Innovation and Development. Her research focuses on innovation systems, STI policy, rural revitalization, and global value chains, with a particular emphasis on knowledge creation and place-making in regional development.
Her work explores intersections like the role of craft industries (e.g., Nova Scotia's wine sector) in reversing rural decline, and strategies to integrate newcomers into agri-food sectors. Research projects include analyses of Canada's gateway cities, innovation policy impact, and digital transformation in banking. She has collaborated internationally and secured funding from SSHRC and CLARI.
Dr. De Fuentes' research has been widely cited (over 1,000 citations as of 2023) and addresses both academic and policy audiences. Her contributions span special issues in journals like Science and Public Policy and International Business Review.
Key themes in her recent publications include innovation policy equity, rural industrial pathways, and pandemic-driven innovation. She supervises PhD students exploring topics like digital banking capabilities and innovation subsidies.
