What make people innovate and undertake their ideas in a start-up?

Hi folks,

After reading Felix’s blog post on ‘which is the world most innovative country?’, I wondered myself what make people innovate more in a country than an other? What is encouraging people to undertake their ideas in a start up?

I have tried to find some key elements on the internet but could not find a satisfying answer.

Is it a matter of politics? regulation? education? economy? culture?

I am more than happy to hear you guys opinions about it.

Good week end 🙂

Celine