Three Essays on Open Innovation and Low/ Medium Technology Industries and Firms

摘要: Our work has focused on the theme of open innovation and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, we have investigated innovation, its effects connection with sectors Low Technology (LMT) firms? intensity. We discussed Catalan case as a reference. analyzed both concept model OI, following approach proposed by Henry Chesbrough (2003). study aims to describe explain difference between companies business realities EU countries in context SMEs LMT technological In firm?s intensity, our research shows that process Catalonia can be approached three dimensions: effect OI activities, implementation external source knowledge companies. The activities within industry improved significantly recent years. analyzes success various strategies. investigate relationship LMT, intensity Catalonia, proposes some recommendations for policy development implementation. Research Development (R&D) Open Innovation (OI) been crucial importance Low/Medium are based abilities firms. This chapter analyses links R&D First, develop how is developed By analysing firms, measure internal these Secondly, explore industrial sector, then market region. firms unique opportunities process, yet face obstacles. objective this article advocate bridges built university public centres, Catalonia. To define current issue field sample 2008 2010 data from Spanish National Statistical Institute (INE), (IDESCAT), Organization Economic, Cooperation (OECD). review UR progress order examine benefits applying an sector fields. identify planning determine OI. use methods theories Model performance Second, analyse observe also obstacles indicate steps successful performances framework implementing understand situation