The concept of open innovation (OI) has become a very popular topic during the last decade, with an increasing number of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) embracing OI practices to gain competitive advantage. With the majority of publications focusing on large firms, open innovation in...

The following sections are included: <ul><li class="bullet">Introduction</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Literature Review <ul><li class="bullet"> Closed versus open innovation</li><li class="bullet"> Empirical research on open innovation: A state-of-the-art</li><li class="bullet"> Need for a dynamic perspective on open innovation</li></ul> <p></li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Methodology <ul><li class="bullet"> Data</li><li class="bullet"> Variables <ul><li class="bullet"> Reliance on external and internal information sources</li><li class="bullet">...</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></p>

The following sections are included: <ul><li class="bullet">Introduction</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Relative Strengths of the Open Innovation and R&D Globalization Literature <ul><li class="bullet"> Open innovation</li><li class="bullet"> R&D globalization</li><li class="bullet"> Assessment of open innovation and global R&D research achievements</li></ul> <p></li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Enriching Open Innovation with Insights from the R&D Globalization...</li></ul></p>

This study examines the effect of external and relational uncertainty on the governance choice for inter-organizational technology sourcing. We develop a number of hypotheses about the impact of environmental turbulence, technological newness, technological distance and prior cooperation on the...

This study examines the effect of external and relational uncertainty on the governance choice for inter-organizational technology sourcing. We develop a number of hypotheses about the impact of environmental turbulence, technological newness, technological distance and prior cooperation on the...

The existing literature on open innovation mostly concentrates on large firms. Little is known about the role of open innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this paper we explore how SMEs engage in open innovation search. We draw upon a new survey of 1,489 SMEs. Results...

We review the contribution and evolution of open innovation since the publication of Chesbrough’s 2003 Open Innovation book, and suggest likely directions going forward. We link the articles of this special issue to three key trends in open innovation research: better measurement, resolving...

An increasing number of companies are practicing open innovation by relying on external sources of technology. However, inbound open innovation is not always leading to the expected improvements in innovation performance. A key factor for success is quickly and reliably determining which...