... 06 2026 12 06 2026 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Innovation ecosystem Innovation management practice Design research IP management Interconnected innovation ecosystem Open innovation The idea of an ecosystem...

...Marcella De Martino; Simone Gagliardi; Giuseppe Gargano; Rosa Maria Petracca Altieri; Carmela Cornacchia Purpose The study analyses the dynamics of collaboration between research infrastructures (RIs) and industry through the lens of Open Innovation in Science. It aims to identify collaboration...

...., 2012). Hence, inbound open innovation emerges as a source of knowledge, technology, and services developed outside the company and internalized to make the organization's resource base more flexible and responsive to market needs with agility and innovation (Moretti and Biancardi, 2020). This diversity...

... a structured and continuous process, transparent metrics to measure impact, alignment with company culture, and leadership support. Originality/value This study identifies a comprehensive range of hedonic, social, and utilitarian outcomes of gamification in the open innovation context, as well...

...Sarah van Santen; Marcus Holgersson Purpose This study examines how entrepreneurial ventures in the fashion industry use intellectual property (IP) to manage paradoxical tensions arising from sustainable open innovation. We focus on two paradoxes – knowledge sharing vs. knowledge control...

...Chengkai Pan; Xiaoshu Ma; Wenhao Ba; Yugang Li Purpose Based on the attention-based view, the purpose of this study is to explore how managerial present focus and future focus influence open innovation (OI) in high-tech firms and examine the moderating role of environmental dynamism (ED...

...Khaled Saleh Al-Omoush; Miguel Angel Millan Atenciano; Jose Maria Martinez Gonzalo Purpose This study explores the role of ethical leadership and drivers of open innovation in an integrated framework. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 311 managers in food companies...

...Junic Kim; Huan Meng Purpose This study aims to investigate how open innovation contributes to export performance in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating amid volatile institutional and trade environments. While openness is often viewed as a pathway to external knowledge, its...

... framework to capture multi-dimensional insights. Findings The review identifies four thematic clusters: (1) startups’ market entry strategies, often reliant on corporates for legitimacy and scalability, (2) innovation transfer and strategic partnerships, enabled by intermediaries and open innovation...

...Jacopo Cricchio Purpose This paper explores how firms configure open innovation (OI) strategies when integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their innovation models. Through the case of Baidu, it examines how OI contributes to business model innovation, highlighting how firms navigate...

...Valerie Merindol; Krishna Venkitachalam Purpose The management of both tacit and explicit knowledge is crucial for firms to collaborate successfully with diverse actors. Our research paper explores how open innovation (OI) and knowledge management (KM) strategies are conceptually connected...

... (including a multi-sided platform, digital technologies and a film library) and core activities (such as investment in technologies, collaboration between producers and distributors and the adoption of user engagement strategies). Open innovation practices are leveraged to enhance collaboration as well...

... on the engagement outcomes (Kirchberger and Pohl, 2016 ; Corvello et al., 2023). Open innovation MCDM Sensitivity analysis Fuzzy AHP Corporate engagement with start-ups New and innovative start-ups leverage facets of technology and create a unique appeal which leads to the interest...

... Regarding the four identified thematic categories, the following results were obtained: Specialised themes: Open innovation and public policies, showing how public policies can create environments conducive to innovation; Driving themes: Sustainability and digital platforms and innovation, fundamental...

...JinHyo Joseph Yun; Xiaofei Zhao; Inhyouk Koo; Yuri Sadoi; Andreas Pyka Purpose A research gap exists regarding the impact of digital transformation on automotive open innovation, despite extensive literature on both topics individually. This study aims to fill this. Design/methodology/approach...

...Annika Steiber; Don Alvarez Purpose There is a knowledge gap regarding the determinants of open innovation processes and outcomes in a joint value creation context, as well as what role artificial intelligence (AI) and data management play in facilitating open innovation processes. One strategy...

...Srimannarayana Grandhi; Prem Chhetri; Alemayehu Molla Purpose There is a growing interest among academics, government agencies and private organisations to examine the scale, characteristics, and impact of Open Innovation (OI). Studies have examined these issues mainly in the context...

... open innovation literature by integrating ACAP role in technology collaborations. A call for qualitative investigations into the relationship between digital technologies and ACAP emerged. Practical implications The findings offer valuable guidance to innovation managers, aiding them in selecting...

...Nataliia Krasnokutska; Amparo Merino; Carmen Escudero Guirado; Estela M. Díaz-Carmona Purpose This paper examines open innovation (OI) based on sustainability principles within the agri-food sector. The study aims to understand the interplay between different actors and develop a typology...

...Francesco Paolo Appio; Emanuele Cacciatore; Fabrizio Cesaroni; Antonio Crupi; Veronica Marozzo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to fill a gap in the literature regarding the open innovation management approaches that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can use to access digital...