There are a number of ways that knowledge transfer can impact innovation.

One way is by providing new ideas and perspectives that can help to drive innovation. When individuals or groups are exposed to new ideas, they can start to think about problems in new ways and develop creative solutions.

Additionally, knowledge transfer can help to build the capacity for innovation by increasing the skills and resources available to individuals and organizations. This can lead to a greater ability to identify opportunities and take advantage of them to spur innovation. Finally, knowledge transfer can create networks and linkages between different actors that can facilitate the exchange of ideas and resources, which can be critical for innovation.