Innovation by Proxy: Clusters as Ecosystems Facilitating Open Innovation
The JEMI website posted a paper which investigates the potential role of clusters as intermediaries of open innovation for cluster members. The article conceptually links open innovation and clusters, proposes and categorizes roles of clusters as open innovation intermediaries, as well as indicates factors that might affect the successful adoption of this role. Furthermore, it points out that clusters could not only manage and mediate their network of members but also shape and co-create a broader open innovation ecosystem. With clusters playing the role of an open innovation intermediary, public support at cluster level could increase the openness to cooperation not only for member companies but all participants in the regional innovation ecosystem.
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