La innovación abierta en los centros tecnológicos: una exploración del fenómeno

Abstract

This article empirically analyses open innovation (OI) in 37

Spanish research and technology organisations (RTOs) based

on a survey carried out among their managers.

The research shows the wide use of OI by the RTOs, in

accordance with their role as intermediaries in innovation

systems. In comparison with companies, RTOs show skills in

the management of AI emphasising its use as a strategy for

responding to the demands of companies, improving their

technology and ensuring its sustainability, while the search

for efficiency and the risks reduction in innovation are less

relevant.

Additionally, several key improvement areas for RTOs are

identified (international collaboration, knowledge exploitation

practices, OI management and IPR protection).