This study contributes to our knowledge about the relationship between inter-organizational cooperation and innovation … performance. While research shows that ties between organizations can be a precondition for innovation, less is known about how to … results show that trust is the main mechanism in inter-organizational relations aimed at innovation performance. Furthermore …

In the era of "open innovation", the choice of a cooperative strategy is one of the most significant factors … determining the effectiveness of innovation activities. The authors investigate the typical configurations of cooperative networks … innovation outcomes in terms of innovation novelty and export capacity. The most common cooperative strategy is vertical …