Open innovation

Abstract

The objective of this research is to understand how startups and established companies perceive the factors that are critical to the cooperation between them in the context of corporate incubation programs. We interviewed innovation managers, analysts, and project leaders from three large companies and the entrepreneurs of the startups that interacted with these companies. The results show that established companies and startups have different perceptions regarding insufficient dedication to the program and cultural differences, although both considered these factors to constrain the collaboration. Regarding motivation and incentives and autonomy, the findings were to some extent different. Implications include the difference in the perceptions of the startups and employees of the established companies directly involved in the program and the two factors identified as critical—dedication to the program and cultural differences—due to their potential to risk the incubation program. To practitioners, this research offers empirical results that can guide decision-making to manage corporate incubation programs.

La cooperación de corporaciones públicas con empresas privadas de nueva creación en todas las etapas de su ciclo de vida

“…Inevitablemente, pueden surgir conflictos a medida que las empresas tradicionales y las nuevas empresas privadas compiten por los recursos y la protección del cliente Brazilian Journal of Development, Curitiba, v.10, n.6, p. 01-25, 2024 (Priestley & Simperl, 2022). Además, las salvaguardias que protegen el conocimiento exclusivo y la propiedad intelectual pueden impedir la colaboración, ya que las corporaciones públicas, conscientes del potencial espionaje industrial, protegen procesos y recursos críticos incluso en contextos de colaboración (Borges & Silva, 2022).…”

“…Para evitar la escasez de recursos económicos, humanos y sociales durante esta fase, estas empresas privadas de nueva creación frecuentemente buscan refugio en programas de apoyo a la incubación y aceleración, que proporcionan una plataforma para establecer contactos, forjar alianzas y facilitar la colaboración con empresas más grandes y establecidas. entidades (Banka et al, 2023;Silva, 2022).…”