Open Innovation
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Enterprises should not rely solely on internal R&D but should open their boundaries to leverage external knowledge (such as from universities, startups, and users) for innovation, while also allowing internal knowledge to flow to the external market.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
From closed to open. The speed of innovation depends on the number of 'external brains' you can utilize. Instead of working behind closed doors, build an open innovation ecosystem where smart people worldwide work for you (e.g., open source, crowdsourcing).
Anchor fast decisions
Open innovation refers to enterprises not only relying on internal R&D but also actively introducing external ideas and utilizing external channels for commercialization, allowing knowledge to flow bidirectionally, breaking through the boundaries and speed limits of closed innovation.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_innovationverified
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