The article discusses how Finland, Sweden, and Norway's national innovation policies don't focus on helping less-developed regions, like the northern parts of these countries. The researchers looked at 20 policy documents to see how regionality is considered in innovation activities. They found that even though regions play a big role in innovation, the national policies don't pay enough attention to less-favoured areas. However, regional innovation systems, like universities, are crucial for the countries' economic growth and competitiveness.