HOW TO FOSTER INNOVATION? FINDINGS AND HYPOTHESES FOR COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY

DS 92: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 15th International Design Conference

Year: 2018
Editor: Marjanović D., Štorga M., Škec S., Bojčetić N., Pavković N.
Author: Şahin, Tarık; Cudok, Anja; Rapp, Simon; Inkermann, David; Albers, Albert; Wattenberg, Friedrich; Bursac, Nikola; Vietor, Thomas
Series: DESIGN
Section: DESIGN INNOVATION
Page(s): 1945-1956
DOI number: https://doi.org/10.21278/idc.2018.0484

Abstract

This paper stresses the importance of collaborations to foster innovation and highlights the need for a shared understanding of innovation. To support successful collaboration we outline essential success factors and formulate hypotheses to improve collaborations focussing on SMEs. A model is introduced, allowing the identification of fields and measures to foster innovation. In addition, the concept of Product Generation Engineering is proposed to analyse past and plan future innovation activities. The discussion and hypotheses are addressed to researchers in the field of product engineering.

Keywords: open innovation, collaboration, small and medium size enterprise (SME), design practice

Download

Please sign in to your account

This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Privacy Policy.