Abstract
This study deals with the challenge of implementing an Open Innovation strategy in Regional Innovation Systems. In this context, our research question is: can a Regional Innovation Systems be a favorable environment for Open Innovation implementation? To address this question, the main objective of this paper was to identify and analyze the determinant factors for a successful implementation of Open Innovation in Regional Innovation Systems. The factors were empirically tested through qualitative research involving seven of the key actors in a Regional Innovation Systems in the Paraná state, in southern Brazil. The results suggest that some of the determinants factors and conditions for Open Innovation implementation are: proximity and close relationship with Higher Education Institutions; existence of a governance system to intermediate relationships with knowledge actors outside the regional system; mechanisms of relationship network and knowledge absorptive capacity by the firms constituting the Regional Innovation Systems; and provision of public support (e.g., incentives, funding, infrastructure). Since these determinants are present in the Regional Innovation Systems in question, we conclude that the Regional Innovation Systems offers a favorable environment to Open Innovation implementation. Additionally, we highlight a number of contributions and implications for academics, practitioners and those interested in Regional Innovation Systems governance.
Highlights
Governments have been increasingly dedicating efforts to strengthen the existing relationships between innovation and geographical boundaries by establishing dedicated policies, regarding scientific and technological developmentPeer Review under the responsibility of Departamento de Administracão, Faculdade de Economia, Administracão e Contabilidade da Universidade de São Paulo – FEA/USP.L.S
It can be argued that RIS are potentially favorable environments for practices and strategies of Open Innovation (OI) implementation
There is a lack of academic research on OI implementation in RIS
Summary
Governments have been increasingly dedicating efforts to strengthen the existing relationships between innovation and geographical boundaries by establishing dedicated policies, regarding scientific and technological development. (Wang, Vanhaverbeke, & Roijakkers, 2012) Given these characteristics, it can be argued that RIS are potentially favorable environments for practices and strategies of Open Innovation (OI) implementation. This work can foster additional academic research in this topic in order to generate new knowledge about the link between RIS characteristics (e.g., structure, governance, practices) and innovation performance results, including results relating to OI adoption. This work brings an important contribution, as the results of this research private may be used by firms participating in a RIS to guide the implementation of specific OI practices aligned with existing opportunities in collaborative partnerships, public infrastructure and incentives, availability of technological resources, legal support and innovation policies. Sections ‘Research method’ and ‘Results’, respectively, report and discuss the results and present the conclusions, limitations, and suggestions for future works in the topic
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