Table I

The use of the open innovation practices among Danish SMEs

ConstructPracticesYes%
Inbound open innovation practicesUsed the internet to search for new trends or technology27485
 Reading technical magazines26683
 Used information from trade organisations24978
 Participated in innovation related fairs or shows22269
 Purchased R&D work from others18959
 Purchased licences, patents or know-how8025
 Worked with lead users6922
 Used innovation brokers165
Outbound open innovation practicesActively participated in other’s innovation projects17155
 Sold patents, licences or know-how248
 Made own innovations available to others for free155

Note: n=321

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