This paper analyses the relationships of one UK-­based research-­intensive university with a number of leading multinational firms at different points along parallel processes of organisational development. From this, we have identified approaches used and problems encountered at different...

Although open innovation (OI) has been an important research theme for over a decade, its theoretical framework has been relatively under-researched. As OI involves a wide range of innovation activities, a firm’s capacities in the use of the various firm resources play a critical role in OI...

This paper analyses the role of communicators in innovation clusters in order to provide a new perspective on clustering dynamics. While previous research included knowledge gathering and information sharing as critical element in the cluster’s successful development, communicative activities...

This paper presents the results of case study research into the organisational culture issues underpinning the successful implementation of an open innovation (OI) strategy for multinational corporations. The results of this research are drawn from the series of single company case studies...

The aim of this paper is to explore the role that hard and soft infrastructure can play in supporting the successful implementation of open innovation at particular geographic locations. While there is a fast-growing body of knowledge relating to the implementation of open innovation in its...

Communication has become a critical factor underpinning successful innovation. As a new communication field, innovation communication facilitates the successful launches of new products and services, the establishment of stakeholder relationships, and the strengthening of corporate reputation in...

University spin-outs have been receivingprominent attention as a means ofuniversity research commercialization.This preliminary assessment sought to determine the significance of thereported numbers of university spin-outs and the weight that should be put ontheir interpretation. Also considered...