Using the triple helix model to determine the creativity a capabilities of innovative environment

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the triple helix concept in improving the capabilities of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) innovative environment. The design of this research was explanatory research, which is tried to explain causal relationships. The data collection method is done by a survey method in the form of a questionnaire. The populations were all (SMEs) in Palopo city, Indonesia. The sample taken was as many as 200 samples, as a consideration of the minimum sample for the Structural Equation Model (SEM), which is 100 samples and an error rate of 5%. For SEM-PLS Smart PLS 3.2.8 could be run on a small sample of 30-100. Wherein the sampling technique used is Random Sampling. The results of the research of the triple helix model are proven to be able to describe the phenomenon of collaboration between intellectuals, government, and business in enhancing the creativity and capabilities of innovation of SMEs environment.