Abstracts
Résumé
Cette étude s’intéresse à la mise en oeuvre de projets d’innovation ouverte internationale (IOI) au sein des PME et au rôle du processus d’internationalisation dans cette démarche. Basée sur des entretiens avec 38 dirigeants de PME québécoises, l’étude révèle que l’IOI s’implémente principalement à travers des pratiques entrantes et couplées, impliquant des acteurs spécifiques tels que les concurrents, les distributeurs ou les organisations non gouvernementales (ONG). Les PME font également face à plusieurs défis, notamment la méfiance, l’insuffisance de ressources, la gestion des risques ou la distance entre les partenaires d’innovation. Toutefois, l’existence de réseaux préexistants ou graduellement construits permettent d’atténuer ces défis. Cette recherche enrichit la littérature sur l’IOI et guide les dirigeants pour une implémentation réussie de l’IOI.
Mots-clés :
- Innovation ouverte internationale,
- mise en oeuvre,
- défis, processus d’internationalisation,
- approche fondée sur les connaissances,
- PME
Abstract
This study focuses on implementing international open innovation (IOI) projects within SMEs and the role of the internationalization process in this endeavor. Based on interviews with 38 CEOs of Quebec SMEs, the study reveals that IOI is primarily implemented through inbound and coupled practices involving specific actors such as competitors, distributors, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs). SMEs also face several challenges, including distrust, resource insufficiency, risk management, and the distance between innovation partners. However, the existence of pre-existing or gradually constructed networks helps mitigate these challenges. This research enriches the literature on IOI and provides guidance for executives for successful IOI implementation.
Keywords:
- International open innovation,
- implementation,
- challenges,
- internationalization process,
- knowledge-based approach,
- SMEs
Resumen
Este estudio aborda la implementación de proyectos de innovación abierta internacional (IOI) en PYMES y el papel del proceso de internacionalización. Basado en entrevistas con 38 directores de PYMES quebequenses, revela que la IOI se implementa principalmente a través de prácticas entrantes y combinadas, involucrando a actores como competidores, distribuidores y ONG. Las PYMES enfrentan desafíos como la desconfianza, insuficiencia de recursos, gestión de riesgos y la distancia entre socios de innovación. Sin embargo, las redes preexistentes o construidas gradualmente ayudan a mitigar estos desafíos. Esta investigación enriquece la literatura sobre la IOI y orienta a los directores hacia una implementación exitosa de la IOI.
Palabras clave:
- Innovación abierta internacional,
- implementación,
- desafíos,
- proceso de internacionalización,
- enfoque basado en el conocimiento,
- PYMES
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