This book contributes to our understanding of the reasons for the uneven geographic emergence and distribution of innovative start-ups and human capital, analyzing the role of the regional knowledge base and specifically academic knowledge. Using extensive datasets from West German regions and...

Firms of all sizes increasingly face the need to participate in global innovation cooperation. Yet, the global dimension adds another layer of complexity to open innovation processes. Juliane Hartig develops a framework for different forms of distance and discusses their impact and partial...

Introduces the concept of knowledge integration (KI) that places emphasis on the identification, acquisition, and use of external knowledge. Drawing from this theoretical basis, this book presents concepts and instruments specifically designed for SMEs, as well as examples of their...