Knowledge networks in innovation among small KIBS firms. Issue 5 (1st September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siikonen, Jukka; Pellikka, Jarkko; Littunen, Hannu
• Is Part Of: International journal of innovation and regional development. Volume 3:Issue 5(2011)
• Page Start: 515
• Page End: 534
• Publication Date: 2011-09-01
• Subjects: knowledge-intensive business services -- KIBS -- small business -- external collaboration -- innovation; Regional planning -- Periodicals; Community development -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; 307.105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-0660

Abstract

Supporting the commercialisation processes in small knowledge-intensive firms has been a primary objective of both national and regional innovation policies. This study provides empirical evidence of the external collaboration during commercialisation processes based on a survey of 213 small knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) firms. The findings show that these firms have used two types of network relationships for their innovation creation and commercialisation: Based on these classifications, policy implications and recommendations for both policy-makers and small KIBS managers are provided.