Co-Innovation Competence: A Strategic Approach to Entrepreneurship in Regional Innovation Structures

By Benedict Doepfer

Benedict C. Doepfer critically analyzes a networked approach to value creation processes of young knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial firms and assesses precise strategies and tactics in a regional context. He introduces the concept of co-innovation competence which he also examines empirically. The research results indicate that entrepreneurs follow a specific approach towards networking: They minimize transaction costs by applying an on-demand-based perspective of networking. In this case entrepreneurs relate to regional innovation promoters as knowledge and relational brokers and also reach beyond regional networks to exploit structural holes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3658002549
• ISBN13: 9783658002541
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Springer Gabler
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"