Despite the importance of SMEs for innovation activity, questions remain concerning the determinants of their innovative performance and the role of different types of collaboration and partners. The present paper empirically analyzes the role played by different types of R&D collaborations in the persistence of SME innovative performance. We used a longitudinal database to identify all the Swedish SMEs that launched significant product innovations in the ICT market in the 1990-2019 period, in combination with collected data on the R&D collaborations established by these SMEs. Through several dynamic panel data regression models, we point out how SME innovative performance is significantly affected by R&D collaborations with large firms and universities. Crucially, we show how the impact of these collaborations differs depending on the nature of these relationships. In doing so, the present paper offers insights into the relationships between SMEs and universities, and open innovation strategies.

Bucaioni, V., Murgia, G., Taalbi, J. (2024). The impact of explorative and exploitative collaborations on SMEs innovative performance. JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 1-32 [10.1080/00472778.2024.2322989].

The impact of explorative and exploitative collaborations on SMEs innovative performance

Bucaioni V.
;
Murgia G.;
2024-01-01

Abstract

Despite the importance of SMEs for innovation activity, questions remain concerning the determinants of their innovative performance and the role of different types of collaboration and partners. The present paper empirically analyzes the role played by different types of R&D collaborations in the persistence of SME innovative performance. We used a longitudinal database to identify all the Swedish SMEs that launched significant product innovations in the ICT market in the 1990-2019 period, in combination with collected data on the R&D collaborations established by these SMEs. Through several dynamic panel data regression models, we point out how SME innovative performance is significantly affected by R&D collaborations with large firms and universities. Crucially, we show how the impact of these collaborations differs depending on the nature of these relationships. In doing so, the present paper offers insights into the relationships between SMEs and universities, and open innovation strategies.
2024
Bucaioni, V., Murgia, G., Taalbi, J. (2024). The impact of explorative and exploitative collaborations on SMEs innovative performance. JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 1-32 [10.1080/00472778.2024.2322989].
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
The impact of explorative and exploitative collaborations on SMEs innovative performance.pdf

non disponibili

Tipologia: PDF editoriale
Licenza: NON PUBBLICO - Accesso privato/ristretto
Dimensione 1.19 MB
Formato Adobe PDF
1.19 MB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11365/1262734