Open Innovation
What is Open Innovation?
Open Innovation is characterised by a networked, dynamic ecosystem where actors from different environments – academia, civil society, businesses or governments – become part of the innovation process. Building on collaboration and co-creation, Open Innovation facilitates and accelerates knowledge circulation, can foster economic growth and help to solve societal challenges. It is therefore characterised by openly and cooperatively sharing of ideas, expertise and technologies, collaborative work and co-creation processes, open source practices and knowledge circulation.
The Open Innovation paradigm acknowledges that valuable ideas and technologies exist both inside and outside organisations, and by being open to external contributions, research institutions as well as companies can enhance their innovation capabilities.
What are the benefits for you?
- Fostering the development of a broader innovation and support system
- Minimising effort and costs through the cooperation in research and development activities
- Enhancing effective problem-solving through multiple perspectives and diverse backgrounds of different stakeholders
- Addressing societal needs in innovation processes and foster innovation for the benefits of society
- Unfolding innovative potential through knowledge circulation, shared expertise and experiences in the research and economic environment
Requirements
- Adaptational skills towards new and unfamiliar ideas, perspectives and approaches
- Visionary, networked and strategic thinking regarding project management as well as societal needs
- Creative thinking and the ability to solve problems across disciplinary and institutional boundaries
- Knowledge of digital tools and platforms that facilitate open collaboration and communication
- Knowledge of patent and contract rights and further legal obligations