Barriers to user innovation: moving towards a paradigm of 'licence to innovate'?

摘要: Research into the phenomenon of user innovation has been sprouting in recent years like seeds after a rainy spring. Users have found to be an important source many different industries. An investigation barriers that users face when attempting innovate is nevertheless lacking completely. In this paper, we attempt fill gap by discussing various factors can prevent from innovating. The evolution seed-breeding industry will used for illustration purposes. We argue seem progressing, potentially indicating paradigm change may imminent.