such as lack of labour and high innovation costs foster the set up of later-stage innovation activities abroad while the …This paper aims to shed light on firm specific drivers that lead firms to internationalise their innovation activities …’s competitive environment and the influence of innovation obstacles in the home country. In particular, the role of the potential …

Aim of this study is to analyse product-related innovation strategies of German Hidden Champions (globally leading, mid … seek affordable excellence in products (frugal innovation). …

rights are required firm capabilities. The national innovation environment with high innovation costs and lack of labour … international R&D activities to further develop their international contacts. High innovation costs in the home country seem to … distributed globally. Firms' innovation activities which are carried out abroad comprise either the localization of uniform …