scholarly journals Exploring the Innovation System of the Animation Industry: Case Study of a Chinese Company

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3213
Author(s):  
Lei Ma ◽  
Cen Qian ◽  
Zheng Liu ◽  
Yue Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Animation Industry ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
Chinese Company

In the past 10 years, the animation industry has developed rapidly due to new technology and market expansion. Leading firms such as Disney are continuously seeking strategies to expand business towards products and service innovation, whereas Pixar and DreamWorks focus mainly on technology management. Driven by market and government policy, there is a blooming of the animation industry in China. However, most Chinese companies, in shortage of knowledge and experience, are unclear about innovation strategies. Thus, this paper aims to investigate the innovation system of China’s animation industry as a late comer. The literature is covered together with an industry review. To further explore the details, an in-depth case study into a Chinese company is conducted. This company has developed an open innovation system by interacting with industry, university and government; meanwhile, it is penetrating into the character business and service sector, seeking for sustainability. Findings indicate that a combination of internal knowledge management and open innovation is important; government plays a vital role at the early stage of forming the innovation system; innovation is a dynamic process with different configurations at each stage. Discussions are given to address the critical issues of the innovation system in the animation industry, followed by conclusions and recommendations for future research areas.

Understanding the influence of technological capability and exogenous pressure on business model dynamics: insights from a longitudinal case study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingqin Su ◽  
Shuai Zhang ◽  
Huanhuan Ma
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Technological Capability ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Stream ◽  
Over Time

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to explore how technological capability and exogenous pressure interactively influence business model (BM) dynamics over time in new technology-based ventures.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a longitudinal case study of the BM innovations of a Chinese financial technology venture. The structural approach and temporal bracket are used to analyze and theorize the data.FindingsThe findings indicate that distinct contextual changes impel a firm to refine or abandon existing BMs over time. In different stages, the antecedents interactively influence BM dynamics with three successive patterns, namely pressure dominance, parallel influence and hybrid influence. While both antecedents trigger changes during the initiation and implementation of new BMs, they also serve as the filter and the enabler, respectively, during the ideation and integration of BMs.Research limitations/implicationsThe study inductively develops three propositions regarding the relationship between BM dynamics and its antecedents, which is based on the data collected from one single firm. Future research should test the propositions in other domains and take more cross-level antecedents into consideration.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the nascent research stream of BM dynamics by offering in-depth insights into the interaction of internal and external antecedents and by linking the differentiated roles of antecedents to the BM innovation process. The research offers some practical implications for new technology-based ventures seeking to develop BMs in a fast-changing environment.

Blending Technology-Centric Strategies for Faculty Development in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 90-107
Author(s):  
Ute S. Lahaie ◽  
Jacqueline M. Mumford
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The United States ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

Many universities in the United States are working to incorporate innovative 21st century skills, new active learning pedagogical approaches, and technology. Creating new physical and virtual spaces requires agile faculty professional for technology-centric experiences. Designing and offering meaningful professional development to faculty members in new virtual and physical learning technology-centric environments is a challenge. This case study explores the journey of one higher education institution in the Midwest as they implemented new technology-centric strategies, initiatives, and support. Data from faculty participants indicate the program's success and establish an agenda for future research.

Open Innovation in France

2011 ◽  
pp. 308-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael J. Ritchie ◽  
Keith C. Culver
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
The State ◽  
High Speed Train ◽  
Innovation Cluster ◽  
National Competitiveness ◽  
Accelerate Development

France has long been associated with a state-directed “dirigiste” model of linear R&D focussed on large programmes such as development of the TGV high-speed train. Contemporary France has, however, largely left the state-centered model behind, introducing a range of devices since the turn of the 21st century aimed at opening French innovation to international and cross-sectoral collaboration for increased productivity and national competitiveness. This case study traces the opening of the French innovation system and the way one new academic, industrial and government collaboration aims to make use of new features of the system to accelerate development of an eco-innovation cluster focussed on cities of the future.

Knowledge co-creation in Open Innovation Digital Platforms: processes, tools and services

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1434-1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tindara Abbate ◽  
Anna Paola Codini ◽  
Barbara Aquilani
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Innovation Intermediaries ◽  
Innovation Platform

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand how Open Innovation Digital Platforms (OIDPs) can facilitate and support knowledge co-creation in Open Innovation (OI) processes. Specifically, it intends to investigate the contribution of OIDPs-oriented to successfully implement all the phases of interactive coupled OI processes. Design/methodology/approach The paper carries out an exploratory qualitative analysis, adopting the single case study method. The case here investigated is Open Innovation Platform Regione Lombardia (OIPRL). Findings The case study sheds light on how OIPRL supports knowledge co-creation through its processes, tools and services as a co-creator intermediary. In its launch stage, the platform simply aimed at giving firms a tool to “find partners” and financial resources to achieve innovative projects. Now, however, the platform has developed into an engagement platform for knowledge co-creation. Research limitations/implications One limitation lies in the particular perspective used to perform the case study: the perspective of the digital platform itself. Future research should focus on the individuals engaged in the platform to better investigate the processes, tools and services used to implement the OI approach. Practical implications The paper suggests ways in which OIDPs could be used by firms for effective exploration, acquisition, integration and development of valuable knowledge. Originality/value The study conceptualizes the role of OIDPs in shaping knowledge co-creation, assuming that the platforms act as Open Innovation Intermediaries (OIIs). Specifically, OIDPs can be observed to function as “co-creator intermediaries” that define, develop and implement dedicated processes, specific tools and appropriate services for supporting knowledge co-creation activities.

scholarly journals A Study on Technology Competition of Graphene Biomedical Technology Based on Patent Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (13) ◽  
pp. 2613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yang ◽  
Xin Liu ◽  
Jun Song
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Patent Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Biomedical Technology ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Comprehensive Method ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Patent Review ◽  
Dynamic Perspective

Graphene, with high biocompatibility, physiological solubility and stability, has been reported as an emerging material for biomedical applications such as biosensors, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. Recently, identifying the technological competition (TC) of graphene biomedical technology has received worldwide attention from stakeholders. However, few studies have attached great importance to review the TC of this field by the analysis of patents. The main objective of this study is to develop a new and comprehensive method to investigate TC in a given technology field by conducting a patent review and then employing a patent roadmap to dig out the technology opportunity. The effectiveness of the approach is verified with the case study on graphene biomedical technology. Compared to previous research, this study makes the following important contributions. First, this study provides a new and systematic framework for the dynamic analysis of TC in a given technology field. It also extends the research perspectives of TC for industry, assignees, and technology, employs a patent roadmap to dig out technology opportunities, and enables stakeholders to understand TC from a dynamic perspective. Second, this study integrates patent analysis with a patent roadmap that has not appeared in existing methodologies of patent review. Third, it first introduces indicators (e.g., high value patent and competition position of top assignees) to the previous patent roadmap and provides a new methodology for patent roadmaps from a country level and assignee level. Finally, this study provides useful information for stakeholders interested in graphene biomedical technology, helps them to find new technology opportunities in this field, encourages them to determine the direction of future research, and has important significance for its application to diverse other emerging technologies.

scholarly journals Cross-Border Open Innovation of Early Stage Tech Incubation: A Case Study of FORGE, the First UK-China Accelerator Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunming Shao ◽  
Lei Shi
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Border Trade

This paper is a case study of FORGE, the first UK-China cross border accelerator program, conducted in the context of TusPark Newcastle, an overseas innovation center by TUS Holdings in the United Kingdom. It engages with current research that examines the role of trust, particularly in the area of cross-border trade. We suggest that this is especially pertinent for early stage technology companies, since in many cases, their products, business models and even founder reputations, are more unformed. We also look at the topic of cross-border incubation, particularly with China as the target market, and provide new insights for understanding the channels and barriers for international commercialization in China for early stage tech startups. Finally, we provide some suggestions for policy-makers on both sides to better coordinate efforts to increase innovation relationships like FORGE.

scholarly journals From Closed to Open

2010 ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Daniel Nylén
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Northern Sweden ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
Forestry Industry ◽  
Latent Potential

Most forestry machines being produced today include a PC that monitors and controls the harvester head, and an information system that stores data on every action the driver or the machine performs. ICT thus provides an opportunity to improve efficiency and competitiveness and possibly also opens up for new ways of working for actors in the forestry industry. The purpose of this study is to investigate how ICT can enable the transformation from selling products to selling services in the forestry industry. The author investigates this through performing a case study including a number of actors from the forestry industry in northern Sweden. First, he investigates the barriers for establishing an open innovation system in forestry. Then he describes the main steps to be taken and how the use of ICT can enable the establishment of such a system. The case study shows that the forestry industry is committed to working according to a traditional value chain and is committed to a closed innovation paradigm. He argues that the ICT component in Timbercut’s forestry machines constitutes a latent potential that can be fully captured through changing the business model and setting up a joint venture with Rewire.

scholarly journals Towards Full Utilization of Biomass Resources: A Case Study on Industrial Hemp Residue and Spent Mushroom Substrate

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1200
Author(s):  
Wubliker Dessie ◽  
Xiaofang Luo ◽  
Jiachen Tang ◽  
Wufei Tang ◽  
Meifeng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Spent Mushroom Substrate ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Biomass Resources ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Industrial Hemp ◽  
Full Utilization

This was early-stage, proof-of-concept research on the full utilization of biomass resources. The current study considered industrial hemp residue (IHR) and spent mushroom substrate (SMS) to demonstrate the initial upstream steps towards the total valorization of biomass. Accordingly, different pretreatment methods such as autohydrolysis, thermal hydrolysis, and thermochemical hydrolysis methods were employed against individual and various mix ratios of IHR and SMS. To this end, raw materials, hydrolysates, and residual solids were analyzed to gain some insights, identify gaps, and suggest future research directions in this area. Implementation of the full utilization of biomass resources is, in fact, not only a matter of transforming the resources into valuable products, but it is also a plausible waste management strategy in the quest towards the development of a circular bioeconomy and sustainable future.

scholarly journals O Brasil e as pesquisas em inovação aberta: Um estudo a partir dos Grupos de Pesquisa do CNPq │ Open innovation research in Brazil: a study on CNPq Research Groups

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edna Lucia da Silva ◽  
Liliane Vieira Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
National Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
The Status ◽  
Innovation Processes

RESUMO A inovação está relacionada ao desenvolvimento dos países e a inovação aberta é vista como um modelo que pressupõe a cooperação e interação entre empresas, universidades e consumidores nos processos de inovação. Dadas as possibilidades desse modelo, e do fato de que o Diretório de Grupos de Pesquisas do CNPq propiciou o registro da organização dos pesquisadores em grupos, o que evidenciou a sistematização das atividades de pesquisa do país nesse processo, procura-se levantar alguns indícios do desenvolvimento de pesquisas em inovação aberta no Brasil. A partir de registros desse diretório busca-se verificar quais os grupos de pesquisa do país possuem linhas de pesquisa voltadas ao estudo da inovação aberta e qual o estágio das pesquisas no Brasil nessa temática via levantamento da produção em artigos de periódicos dos pesquisadores identificados nessas linhas. Conclui que, embora existam grupos interessados na temática e linhas de pesquisa voltadas ao estudo da inovação aberta, a produção científica sobre o tema ainda é incipiente nessas linhas, indicando que no Brasil tais estudos encontram-se em estágio inicial ou não estão sendo produzidos em linhas específicas para esse fim e registradas nesse diretório.Palavras-chave: Inovação Aberta; Grupos de Pesquisa; Linhas de Pesquisa; Produção Científica. Brasil.ABSTRACT Innovation is related to national development and open innovation is seen as a model which presupposes cooperation and interaction among firms, universities and society in innovation processes. Given the possibilities of this model, and the fact that the CNPq Research Groups Directory provides a record of research groups' organization, we attempt to present data on the development of open innovation research in Brazil. Based on the Directory records, we seek to ascertain which research groups in the country have been doing research concerning open innovation and what is the status of research in Brazil on this theme by surveying production in journal articles from the researchers identified. We conclude that, although there are groups interested in the issue and in future research in the study of open innovation, scientific literature on the topic is still incipient in those topics, indicating that in Brazil such studies are at an early stage or are not being produced in specific fields for this purpose or registry in this directory.Keywords: Open Innovation; Research Groups; Research Fields; Scientific Production; Brazil.

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