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Open Innovation In Practice

Robert Kirschbaum · 2005 · Research-Technology Management

Summary. DSM, a multinational life sciences company, combines internal and external knowledge to accelerate innovation across R&D and marketing. The company established a dedicated business development group to speed commercialization and adopted different management approaches for each innovation stage—from scientific rigor in early development to entrepreneurial risk-taking during commercialization to conservative management once products mature. DSM treats innovation as a cultural value rather than a formal process.

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Kirschbaum, R.. (2005). Open Innovation In Practice. Research-Technology Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/08956308.2005.11657321

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DOI
10.1080/08956308.2005.11657321
Countries
Netherlands
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
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2026-04-28