Motivations for International Open InnovatioN (IOI): the perspective of Quebec SMES in Africa

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作者
Tchouwo, Carene Tchuinou [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Quebec Montreal UQAM Montreal, Management, Quebec City, PQ, Canada
来源
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATION | 2024年 / 12卷 / 02期
关键词
motivations; International Open Innovation (IOI); SMEs; developed countries; developing countries; RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT; INBOUND OPEN INNOVATION; COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; FIRM PERFORMANCE; TECH SMES; INDUSTRY; STRATEGY; DIVERSIFICATION; CAPABILITIES; DIVERSITY;
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10.5585/2024.25402
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F [经济];
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02 ;
摘要
Objective: This research aims to understand the motivations for SMEs from developed countries to engage in open innovation (OI) projects with partners in developing countries. Methodology: We adopted a qualitative approach and studied the case of 16 SMEs from Quebec that successfully carried out OI projects within African countries. Relevance: Despite the growing body of research on OI within SMEs, the international perspective of OI still needs to be explored. In particular, the context of developing countries has received limited attention, especially the motivations for SMEs from developed countries to undertake OI projects in developing countries. Main results: The results show that OI projects with African partners allow SMEs to integrate into African markets and acquire knowledge different from that of developed economies. These partnerships strengthen the overall organizational capacity of the SME beyond the acquisition of specific knowledge related to the innovation project. They also include social objectives to improve local communities living conditions. Theoretical contributions: By addressing the calls for research on OI within developing countries, this article expands the scope of OI in this context. It also contributes to the resource-based view theory by identifying integration within foreign networks as the main strategic resource, motivating SMEs from developed countries to initiate OI projects in developing countries. Managerial contributions: The study provides insights to SMEs from developed countries about the various reasons for implementing OI projects with partners in developing countries. It also offers them tailored advice to carry out such projects successfully.
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