Drivers of Innovation Capacity and Consequences for Open Innovation

The main objective of the present research is to identify knowledge flows responsible for promoting innovation capacity Portuguese companies. Specifically, we intend which variables influence from a macro and micro perspective, so that can establish possible ways promote open (OI) in Portugal since companies have little maturity terms when compared other countries European Union. To achieve this goal, methodological design used consisted two phases. In first phase, literature review was conducted associated with performance. After identifying most influential literature, second data were collected through three distinct databases, namely Pordata, Tax Customs Authority, SABI. capacity, multivariate multiple regression technique based on ordinary least square (OLS) method applied. results bring empirical evidence researchers dedicated R&D non-profit institutions (i.e., inbound OI) firms outbound exert significant development an optimal strategy strengthening by should take into account use combination these specific flows. sense, originality lies fact it attempt understand implications determinants innovation, exploratory study concerning knowledge.