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 …

firms. Specifically, we explore the impact of vertical R&D cooperation on firms’ process innovation, outputs, market prices … integrated industry. Contribution & Value Added: Firms’ process innovation benefits from the vertical integration of the industry …