Different definitions of Open Innovation are proposed in literature. The OECD<\/a> (2008) lists some of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Very concretely, where before, innovation occurred internally (possibly within the Research & Development department), a transition has been taking place for several years with the emergence of new modes of collaboration. Open innovation aims to accelerate the company's innovation dynamic by involving both all of its internal resources (employees) and its external ecosystem (customers, suppliers, research laboratories, universities, start-ups, local authorities, NGOs). , \u2026).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By providing external knowledge or expertise, Open Innovation allows the company:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This open mode of innovation allows a traditional company to find new agility. For its part, the start-up benefits from the experience of its partner, its network of contacts and its financial support.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the company, the main risk lies in the dispersion that this mode of innovation can bring. Managing a collaborative project requires specific resources and skills. Work between organizations of different cultures and professions constitutes progress and enrichment in human relations, but can also bring its share of disagreements on operations.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A successful collaboration requires the prior work of the large group to build robust foundations for the \u201cre-innovation\u201d project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The large group must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat are the benefits for large companies?\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Does Open Innovation carry risks?\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n
Collaboration between large groups and start-ups: a magic formula for success?<\/b><\/h1>\n
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What part is given to co-development?\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n