Open Innovation Ecosystems: Networked Collaboration

Project

Innovation and Intra-Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Goals

The goal is to 1) design and 2) develop agreements, and 3) orchestrate the network of networks to become a leading innovation hub in the innovation ecosystem of the sector. The network of networks includes:

  • Intraorganizational networks
  • Interorganizational networks
  • Startup ecosystems, gazelles and technology providers
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship support entities
  • Universities
  • Crowd

The network collaboration strategy is fundamental for an organisation that adopts an early follower strategy, because it lets them:

  • Identify business and technology trends early
  • Improve understanding of technology and the capacity for starting to use it
  • Know the risks associated with starting to use something innovative
  • Share resources and skills
  • Grow in an orderly way through alliances and agreements
  • Promote creativity and hybridisation

Companies Involved