Framework of open innovation in SMEs in an emerging economy: firm characteristics, network openness, and network information

Xiaobao Peng, Song Wei, Yuzhen Duan · 2013 · International Journal of Technology Management

Summary. This study examines open innovation practices among small and medium enterprises in China using survey data from 420 firms. The research shows that firm characteristics like innovation capacity and barriers, combined with network openness and information flow, significantly influence how Chinese SMEs engage in open innovation. The findings demonstrate that open innovation represents a viable strategy for emerging market SMEs seeking to overcome resource constraints.

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  title   = {Framework of open innovation in SMEs in an emerging economy: firm characteristics, network openness, and network information},
  author  = {Xiaobao Peng and Song Wei and Yuzhen Duan},
  journal = {International Journal of Technology Management},
  year    = {2013},
  doi     = {10.1504/ijtm.2013.055142},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1504/ijtm.2013.055142}
}

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DOI

10.1504/ijtm.2013.055142

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

innovation-theory, innovation-networks, entrepreneurship, general-innovation

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2026-04-28