Public R&D Programs Unlock Collaborative Innovation for Societal Transformation
The article discusses how public research and innovation programs are adopting open innovation models. These models focus on collaborating with various actors to enhance the innovation process. The original concept of open innovation aimed at diversifying technology sourcing and commercialization methods in companies. A newer approach, Open Innovation 2.0, emphasizes interactions between different actors in innovation ecosystems. This shift in innovation management towards open models allows for more comprehensive analysis and involvement in research and development activities.