Abstract
Abstract Paper aims This article aims to identify and analyze the main studies, practices, and challenges for the adoption of open innovation (OI) presented in recent Brazilian literature. Originality Although many studies have already been carried out in Brazil in the area of OI, there is a lack of theoretical research which analyzes the Brazilian research in this field. Research method Firstly, we identified the articles on OI in important Brazilian journals. Secondly, we carried out a qualitative analysis of these publications. Main findings The focus of research in the area can be divided into three main areas: (i) university–company collaboration; (ii) public support for innovation; and, (iii) integration in new product development. Implications for theory and practice This study presents a synthesis of results of research on OI in the Brazilian scenario. Furthermore, we present practices and difficulties for the adoption of OI identified by the Brazilian studies.
Highlights
The last decades have challenged several firms to adopt new innovation models (Sikimic et al, 2016; Slater et al, 2014; Von Hippel, 1986)
Research method: Firstly, we identified the articles on open innovation (OI) in important Brazilian journals
Implications for theory and practice: This study presents a synthesis of results of research on OI in the Brazilian scenario
Summary
The last decades have challenged several firms to adopt new innovation models (Sikimic et al, 2016; Slater et al, 2014; Von Hippel, 1986). These challenges arise from companies in different parts of the world simultaneously searching for markets and new ways of organizing innovation; this creates opportunities to access new technologies, and novel supply possibilities and partnerships, with local companies, and with firms in other countries In this scenario, the Open Innovation (OI) concept as proposed by Chesbrough (2003) has been highlighted by practitioners and researchers (e.g., Laursen & Salter, 2006; Randhawa et al, 2016; Rubera et al, 2016) because of its potential to intensify the flow of internal and external knowledge in order to improve the innovation process. We outline this study’s conclusions and limitations, and some future research proposals
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