The role of digital technologies in open innovation processes: an exploratory multiple case study analysis

Andrea Urbinati, Davide Chiaroni, Vittorio Chiesa, Federico Frattini · 2018 · R and D Management

Summary. Digital technologies enable firms to manage open innovation by facilitating knowledge sharing across organizational boundaries. This study examines nine companies across different industries to identify the managerial actions required to implement digital technologies in open innovation processes. The research reveals how digital tools help firms capture, transfer, and manage knowledge flows more effectively, addressing coordination challenges that arise when innovation becomes more collaborative and resource-intensive.

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  title   = {The role of digital technologies in open innovation processes: an exploratory multiple case study analysis},
  author  = {Andrea Urbinati and Davide Chiaroni and Vittorio Chiesa and Federico Frattini},
  journal = {R and D Management},
  year    = {2018},
  doi     = {10.1111/radm.12313},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12313}
}

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DOI

10.1111/radm.12313

Countries

Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation

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2026-04-28