Inbound Open Innovation Activities in High-Tech SMEs: The Impact on Innovation Performance

Vinit Parida, Mats Westerberg, Johan Frishammar · 2012 · Journal of Small Business Management

Summary. This study examines how small and medium-sized high-tech firms benefit from open innovation practices. Using data from 252 SMEs, the researchers found that different inbound open innovation activities drive different types of innovation outcomes. Technology sourcing strengthens radical innovation performance, while technology scouting improves incremental innovation performance. The findings show that SMEs must match their open innovation strategies to their desired innovation goals.

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Parida, V., Westerberg, M., & Frishammar, J.. (2012). Inbound Open Innovation Activities in High-Tech SMEs: The Impact on Innovation Performance. Journal of Small Business Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627x.2012.00354.x

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-627x.2012.00354.x
Countries: Sweden
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-theory, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28