Based on the theoretical and practical background of regional innovation ecosystem, this paper reviews the literature on the concept, research paradigm, evaluation and governance of regional innovation ecosystem. In summary, the research of regional innovation ecosystem in China has gotten some achievements and has achieved many breakthroughs in serving regional economic and social development. In the future, breakthroughs can be made in the following aspects: Firstly, the context of the era background should be expanded. Secondly, the research area and evaluation indicators need to be further enriched and adjusted; Thirdly, the elements of research content should be enriched.

innovation ecosystem  /  regional innovation ecosystem  /  regional development