Social Network Analysis of Iranian Dairy Industry Sustainable Innovation System; Using ORA Software

At the moment, using Social Network Analysis (SNA) has mentioned as one of the analytical methods of Innovation Systems. As agricultural problems have very complicated nature, this method applied in the Agricultural Innovation System (AIS) and their economic, social, and environmental sustainability studies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate of Iranian dairy industry innovation system network by network analysis of its actors, semi-structured and in-depth interviews of key informants (n=26) and subject matter specialists (n=20). Also, ORA and Atlas. ti softwares have applied for analysis of the research findings. Research findings show that innovation system network of this industry includes: business organizations, government policy institutions, higher education institutions, research and technology organizations, bridging institutions, venture capital organizations, non-profit organizations, abroad sector, and their interactions. Results of the study display unsustainable situation in the network and interactions. So, in order to promote of Iranian dairy industry, current study has presented some suggestions.