AbstractTo enhance innovative output and societal spillover of the European space sector, the open innovation approach is becoming popular. Yet, open innovation, referring to innovation practices that cross borders of individual firms, faces constraints. To explore these constraints and identify opportunities, this study performs interviews with government/agency officials and space technology entrepreneurs. The interviews highlight three topic areas with constraints and opportunities: 1) mainly one-directional knowledge flows (from outside the space sector to inside), 2) knowledge and property management, and 3) the role of small- and medium sized companies. These results bear important implications for innovation practices in the space sector.
HighlightsOpen innovation can enhance output and societal spillover of the space sector.Constraints and opportunities for open innovation are listed, based on interviews.One-directional knowledge flows need to be become bidirectional.Knowledge and property management need to be revised.The role of small- and medium sized companies need to be taken seriously.
Open innovation in the European space sector: Existing practices, constraints and opportunities
Acta Astronautica ; 141 ; 17-21
2017-09-08
5 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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