Frugal innovation enablers: a comprehensive framework

Marjan Niroumand, Arash Shahin, Amirreza Naghsh, Hamid Reza Peikari · 2020 · International Journal of Innovation Science

Summary. This paper identifies fourteen key enablers of frugal innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises through literature review, expert interviews, and survey analysis of 200 employees and managers in Iran's home appliance manufacturing sector. The enablers include world-class design, human and social aspects, marketing, knowledge, prototyping, cultural and environmental considerations, brand creation, cost-cutting business models, and local R&D. The framework helps managers evaluate and develop capabilities for implementing frugal innovation.

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Niroumand, M., Shahin, A., Naghsh, A., & Peikari, H. R.. (2020). Frugal innovation enablers: a comprehensive framework. International Journal of Innovation Science. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijis-10-2019-0099

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DOI: 10.1108/ijis-10-2019-0099
Countries: Iran
Categories: innovation-theory, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28