Innovation culture determines whether ideas fizzle out – or have an impact. The new edition of IM+io This book demonstrates why innovation doesn't arise solely from technology, but from the interplay of open spaces, clear rules, and people who challenge existing boundaries. It takes readers into virtual worlds where democracy can be experienced playfully, onto theater stages where technology is part of the ensemble, and into regions that deliberately create spaces for entrepreneurial and social experimentation. Contributions on social business models, European AI regulation, global innovation flows, and fusion technology make it clear: successful innovation requires a certain attitude, governance, and the courage to break with routines. Using concrete projects from research, business, culture, and politics, the contributions show how a culture of innovation can be shaped, beyond buzzwords and closely aligned with practical application.