scholarly journals Challenges for innovation cooperation in the biopharmaceutical industry during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 196-208
Author(s):  
Łukasz Puślecki
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Biopharmaceutical Industry ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Alliance Management ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Innovation Cooperation ◽  
Desk Research

Purpose: This chapter seeks to verify the development of new partnerships and R&D alliances in the biopharmaceutical industry during the Covid-19 pandemic, but also to present the related challenges for innovation cooperation. Design/methodology/approach: The main method applied in this research was scientific study, meaning that the study applied descriptive, comparative, documentation, and desk research methods, along with deductive and inductive forecasting. Findings: The text presents new partnerships undertaken by biopharma companies (in and outside the industry) in order to face the pandemic and to discover and deliver anew vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 to the market. Moreover, the chapter describes the research projects in the European Union focused on the Covid-19 pandemic defeating. Thanks to more flexible and open cooperation, companies will greatly support the possibility to defeat the Covid-19 pandemic faster. Practical Implications: We should consider that due to the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the cooperation of companies and all entities in the biopharmaceutical R&D innovation ecosystem is even more challenging than before. Moreover, we should remember that the organizational fluidity of open innovation initiatives and multiparty relations increases the complexity of alliance management. The use of an open innovation model can significantly hasten the production process of new drugs and vaccines. Originality and value: Biopharma-university alliances can significantly increase the likelihood of creating better medical therapies for patients. Results of such cooperation enable a number of innovative projects, given the significant pressure on innovativeness and challenges caused by the pandemic. Using the latest IT technologies will allow physicians to even better monitor, diagnose, and care for patients with afocus on the patient-centered approach.

Crowdsourcing in Innovation Activity of Enterprises on an Example of Pharmaceutical Industry

2019 ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Pohulak-Żołędowska
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
The Other ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Knowledge Flow ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Information Goods ◽  
Innovation Model

The chapter considers issues connected with innovation creation in open innovation model. The knowledge flow in open innovation has been presented. The main “product” of knowledge economy—innovations (as a concept)—are symbolic goods, founded in symbols – not in atoms. This notion causes some consequences typical for information goods, like ease of replication or exchange, zero-marginal replication costs, and cheap storage. On the other hand, there are growing innovation production costs, and uncertainty and risk of innovation activity that discourage companies from being innovative. The idea of open innovation is being used in pharmaceutical industry more and more often in order to cut innovation costs and shorten the new drugs pipelines. One of the most “open” dimensions of innovation activity in pharmaceutical industry is crowdsourcing: a specific sourcing model, an internet-enabled business model that harnesses the creative ability of agents external to organization.

Crowdfunding and Open Innovation Together: A Conceptual Framework of a Hybrid Crowd Innovation Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150003
Author(s):  
Ahmet Çubukcu ◽  
Tuba Ulusoy ◽  
Esra Yaşar Boz
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Project Idea ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Start Ups

Crowdfunding and open innovation make great contributions to the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. In this study, we conduct exploratory research to put forward the mechanisms that are developed to benefit from crowds to carry out innovative projects in the context of open innovation and crowdfunding. Our main research problem is whether there is a digital platform that enables both knowledge/technology transfer and project collaboration of entrepreneurs and enterprises on project/idea development. We observe that a hybrid crowd innovation model is needed to create various collaboration and innovation opportunities between entrepreneurs, SMEs, start-ups and corporate enterprises. In this context, we put forth a conceptual framework to show that greater opportunities will emerge in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation if crowdfunding and open innovation hybridize. The main purpose of this study is to propose a conceptual framework within this scope and then to verify the framework by creating a model as a future study.

SOURCES OF INNOVATION AND THEIR USE IN THE INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY OF AN ENTERPRISE – A THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL APPROACH

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Danuta Rojek
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Management Personnel ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Desk Research ◽  
Innovation Processes

The objective of the study is to present the nature and the selected classifications of the sources of innovation as well as to identify the most important sources from the point of view of enterprises operating in Poland. In order to achieve this objective, the author presents the aspects of innovative activities of enterprises in Poland, as well as the evolution of the models of the innovation processes – from linear models to the open innovation model. The author’s analysis is based on literature studies and a review of the results of selected secondary research conducted in Poland over the course of the last several years. The main research tool used in the study is the desk research method. The results of existing studies indicate that enterprises identify the work of the management personnel as the most important source of innovation. In the conclusion of the study the author presents her own approach to the problem, leading to a list of recommendations for managers interested in increasing the innovativeness of their companies. The author also presents open conclusions, including recommendations for further research in the area of sources of innovation.

Open Innovation Model Proposal for the Colombian Air Force

2021 ◽  
pp. 416-438
Author(s):  
Gerson R. Jaimes Parada ◽  
Luis Rodrigo Valencia Perez ◽  
María A. Corzo Zamora
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Binding Model ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
The University ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

An organisational model in open innovation is proposed for the Colombian Air Force that could be implemented in the institution or in other military entities, as well as in companies with hierarchical structure. It includes a new perspective of the articulation of the university, enterprise, and state with the theoretical foundations of open innovation. The main objective of this research was to design an open innovation (OI) model to articulate the actors of the Science, Technology, and Innovation System (ST&I) of the COLAF, throughout a qualitative approach of documentary review, where variables of open innovation, internal, and the external factors of open innovation were defined for the subsequent construction and proposal of the model. Concluding, the construction of this OI model for the COLAF could allow an inclusive and binding model of Colombian society with university, enterprise, and state to join efforts and to cooperate for achieving an stable innovation ecosystem.

scholarly journals A model of an agile organization designed to better manage the COVID-19 crisis

2020 ◽  
pp. 084047042098047
Author(s):  
Fabrice Brunet ◽  
Kathy Malas ◽  
Danielle Fleury
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
The People ◽  
Model Of Management ◽  
Agile Organization ◽  
Decentralized Model ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

COVID-19 strongly hit healthcare organizations due to three factors: the lack of knowledge of this new virus, the fear of the people, and the continuous modifications in the management of the crisis. This situation required flexibility and adaptability of organizations, as our university health centre demonstrated. It relied on a decentralized model of management based on three pillars: a culture of innovation and creativity, an agile organizational structure, and an open innovation ecosystem and network. These assets were already developed prior to the onset of COVID-19 and helped our organization to better respond to the crisis.

scholarly journals Financing Responsible Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises: An International Overview of Policies and Support Programmes

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Susanne Durst ◽  
Wolfgang Gerstlberger
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
The European Union ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Support Policy ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Desk Research

In the last few years, the financing of responsibly operating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has become the focus of attention of several national and international bodies. Consequently, a number of policies and support programmes have been established aimed at supporting SMEs that take a responsible approach concerning the company and its operations. Against this background, this article presents a comprehensive international overview of support programmes for financing responsible SMEs. Based on systematic desk research, documents of national governments as well as supranational and international organisations have been investigated. The findings reveal that there are strong regional differences in terms of support policy approaches, intensity, and criteria. The largest part of the identified programmes has been launched by the European Union and/or its member states. Additionally, the findings clarify that the primary focus of extant programmes is on the environmental dimension of sustainability, mainly energy-related questions. The social dimension has been neglected so far in the programmes.

scholarly journals Two Sides of the Same Coin. University-Industry Collaboration and Open Innovation as Enhancers of Firm Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3866
Author(s):  
Joana Costa ◽  
Ana Rita Neves ◽  
João Reis
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
University Industry

Open innovation is proved to be determinant in the rationalization of sustainable innovation ecosystems. Firms, universities, governments, user communities and the overall environment are called to contribute to this dynamic process. This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of open innovation on firms’ performance and to empirically assess whether university-industry collaborations are complementary or substitutes for this activity. Primary data were collected from a survey encompassing 908 firms, and then combined with performance indicators from SABI (Spanish and Portuguese business information). Econometric estimations were run to evaluate the role of open innovation and university-industry collaboration in the firm innovative propensity and performance. Results highlight the importance of diversity in collaborations with the academia and inbound open innovation strategy as enhancers of firm performance. The two activities reinforce each other. By testing the impact of open innovation practices on company performance, the need for heterogeneity in terms of contact type and university is also demonstrated. Findings cast light on the need to reformulate existing policy packages, reinforcing the ties with academia as well as the promotion of open innovation strategies. The connection to the innovation ecosystem needs to be further encouraged as well as the promotion of persistent connections with the knowledge sources in an open and multilateral framework.

Is Co-working Increase Survivability? Study on how Collaborating and Networking Facilitates Open Innovation Process for Startups

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Elissa Dwi Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Community Manager

Startups, as they are bounded to their liabilities of newness and smallness, need to collaborate extensively with their external partners through the open innovation process. This study aims to depict Co-working space's pivotal role in building up a working innovation ecosystem that facilitates open innovation for startups. To get a more deep understanding of the phenomena, this study used an exploratory study based on three case studies of Co-working spaces operated in the Jakarta region. The study shows that the open innovation process among startups is not naturally existed, but instead, it is purposefully designed by the role of a community manager who acts as the ecosystem catalyst. The community manager becomes the ecosystem enablers that facilitate the networking process by connecting members. As a result, these activities will help the emerging of mutual connection and collaboration processes among members that empower open innovation among startups members. The multiple-case design makes the study conclusions might be difficult to generalize. Future research, including quantitative studies, will help the conclusions examination and the knowledge enrichment of start-ups' open innovation process. This paper will enrich the knowledge concerning how Co-working spaces member seizing opportunities that lead to the open innovation process.

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