The use of the open innovation practices among Danish SMEs
| Construct | Practices | Yes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound open innovation practices | Used the internet to search for new trends or technology | 274 | 85 |
| Reading technical magazines | 266 | 83 | |
| Used information from trade organisations | 249 | 78 | |
| Participated in innovation related fairs or shows | 222 | 69 | |
| Purchased R&D work from others | 189 | 59 | |
| Purchased licences, patents or know-how | 80 | 25 | |
| Worked with lead users | 69 | 22 | |
| Used innovation brokers | 16 | 5 | |
| Outbound open innovation practices | Actively participated in other’s innovation projects | 171 | 55 |
| Sold patents, licences or know-how | 24 | 8 | |
| Made own innovations available to others for free | 15 | 5 |
| Construct | Practices | Yes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound open innovation practices | Used the internet to search for new trends or technology | 274 | 85 |
| Reading technical magazines | 266 | 83 | |
| Used information from trade organisations | 249 | 78 | |
| Participated in innovation related fairs or shows | 222 | 69 | |
| Purchased R&D work from others | 189 | 59 | |
| Purchased licences, patents or know-how | 80 | 25 | |
| Worked with lead users | 69 | 22 | |
| Used innovation brokers | 16 | 5 | |
| Outbound open innovation practices | Actively participated in other’s innovation projects | 171 | 55 |
| Sold patents, licences or know-how | 24 | 8 | |
| Made own innovations available to others for free | 15 | 5 |
Note: n=321
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