How firms use inbound Open Innovation practices over time: evidence from an exploratory multiple case study analysis

Firms are increasingly making use of Open Innovation in an attempt to get the most out external ideas and knowledge their innovation processes. The existing research on documents a broad set practices that firms may implement inbound Innovation, which entail various degrees integration with partner. There is also empirical evidence showing how move from closed open approach over time. However, there limited work if start using change evolve through implemented This paper, relying exploratory analysis nine case studies, adopts temporal perspective examine why different for time, attempts at offering tentative explanation underlying drivers triggering this evolution. paper contributes scholarly debate organisational enablers provides managers involved activities insights into factors determine changes