The City as a Lab: Open Innovation Meets the Collaborative Economy. (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cohen, Boyd; Almirall, Esteve; Chesbrough, Henry
• Is Part Of: California management review. Volume 59:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: business-government relations -- business models -- creative collaboration -- crowdsourcing -- entrepreneurship -- government and business -- innovation; Industrial management -- Periodicals; Industrial management; Management; Bedrijfseconomie; Periodicals; 658.005
• DOI: 10.1177/0008125616683951
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-1256

Abstract

This article introduces the special issue on the increasing role of cities as a driver for (open) innovation and entrepreneurship. It frames the innovation space being cultivated by proactive cities. Drawing on the diverse papers selected in this special issue, this introduction explores a series of tensions that are emerging as innovators and entrepreneurs seek to engage with local governments and citizens in an effort to improve the quality of life and promote local economic growth.