Abstract
Open innovation can take place on several levels. In this paper we will look at the virtual R&D project
team level, especially at the ‘fuzzy front end’ of open innovation. We conducted qualitative research
with six case studies of virtual R&D project teams, consisting of partners all over Europe. We found
that most partners were intrinsically motivated for the virtual R&D project team because they were
interested in the content of the project. These partners were already involved in research concerning the topic internally in the organisation. By collaboration in a virtual R&D project team they were able to
put this research on a higher level. We also found that concerning the forming of the network, i.e. the
virtual R&D project team, is that most partners are acquainted to each other, or are ‘acquaintances of
acquaintances’.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2008 International congres of management science and engineering |
Place of Publication | Jiaozuo P.R. of China |
Pages | 1-16 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |