A Study on the Theoretical Design and Pathways of Building a Sports Industry Innovation Ecosystem

In the era propelled by innovation, the high-quality development of the sports industry hinges on the support of innovative elements. By delving deeply into the inherent logic of building the sports industry innovation ecosystem and drawing on innovation ecosystem theory, this study seeks efficient models for innovation in the sports industry. It outlines the conceptual framework and contemporary significance of the sports industry innovation ecosystem. The researchers assert that the fundamental conditions for establishing the sports industry innovation ecosystem are already in place, and sustained efforts to stimulate the interactive potential of industry elements will propel the industry's sustainable development. By elucidating the logical focus and operational mechanisms of building the sports industry innovation ecosystem, a structural model is devised, comprising six core communities: innovation research and development, innovation application, innovation media, innovation support, innovation cooperation, and innovation stability. The study systematically analyzes four mechanisms: competition and cooperation, collaborative symbiosis, innovation diffusion, and coordination and assurance. The researchers advocate for a comprehensive approach, integrating government functions, platform building, network reinforcement, and ecological transformation of the industry's value chain, to optimize and elevate the sports industry innovation ecosystem. This provides a valuable reference for the sports industry to evolve into a cornerstone supporting the nation.