In Italy, the debate on industrial development and economic growth incentives highlights several key themes. Family capitalism celebrated for its resilience, is simultaneously critiqued for curbing innovation and growth potential (Colli et al., 2003; González et al., 2012; Yanagisako, 2020);...

Objective: The objective of the article is to showcase the utilisation of open innovation in new technology-based firms (NTBFs) from the perspective of entrepreneurs who have successfully survived the crossing of the valley of death. We examined the interplay of open innovation (OI), and the...

In recent years, the business environment has experienced a fast-paced change due to issues such as geopolitics or COVID-19. Accordingly, business internationalisation has been accelerated while the approaches followed for such an end have been improved to maintain companies' competitiveness....

Given the ever-changing world of technological advances, and due to the fact that business entities strive for efficiency and cost reduction, open innovation (OI) has become the focus of academic and scholarly discussions. Furthermore, to increase their competitiveness, small and medium...

High-tech firms face constant innovation and challenges due to a rapidly changing tech environment. Open innovation strategies are an important solution for fostering rapid and efficient innovation by leveraging external capabilities. This study explores the critical factors that influence open...

The concept of open innovation, which involves the intentional exchange of internal and external knowledge to accelerate innovation, has been widely discussed in business management but, in recent years, has also entered the academic community. This concept aligns closely with the university's...

This study examines how crowdsourcing can support innovation in companies. It focuses on the Not Invented Here (NIH) syndrome-a reluctance to adopt external ideas-that varies depending on which organizational boundaries are considered, such as power, competence, and culture. By analyzing how...

Unresolved issue regarding the role of entrepreneurial orientation in improving the financial and social performance of village-owned enterprises, as well as the importance of mediating the effect of open innovation, is the reason why this study was undertaken. The study involved 200...

In contemporary academia and industry, the commercialization of technology through licensing has emerged as a prevalent strategy. This paradigmatic shift has prompted numerous industrial firms to intensify their focus on technology commercialization as a mechanism to optimize the returns on...

The adoption of open innovation poses significant challenges that are important to explore. Studies in this field have mainly focused on exploring the causes of the failure of open innovation among large companies. This study addresses this research gap by employing a sample of 297 Portuguese...

The objective of this study was to examine the significance of customer-orientation for open innovation and performance of the SMEs. Explanatory research design and multi-stage sampling were used to acquire both primary and secondary data from the study area. The study used structural equation...

The entrepreneurship field is increasingly interlaced with diverse disciplines, tackling complex societal issues from sustainability to digitalization and family business dynamics. Recognizing the necessity to steer future research, the editorial team of Cogent Business and Management's...

The growing importance of micro-enterprises in the business world requires a more thorough study and comprehension of the open innovation (OI) concept in such small environments. Innovation ecosystems (IE), applied to open innovation circles, are fundamental in co-creating value, knowledge,...

This study aims to provide insights to support organizations in building effective strategies for adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and improving project management processes. It focuses on open innovation projects. It employs a comprehensive and systematic literature review (SLR). A total...

This study examines the association between export promotion programs (EPPs) and export knowledge, commitment, and management perception, examining their relationship with export strategy, competitiveness, and performance, especially for firms in international markets. Using data collected from...