This study examines how technological capabilities drive value creation in technology startups under turbulence. Using market and technological turbulence as proxies and survey data from 404 tech startups in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, the findings reveal that human capital development through expert talent acquisition and continuous technical training is more impactful than traditional R&D investment in fostering value creation. This study also highlights the strategic value of incremental innovation over radical innovation. Furthermore, market turbulence weakens the positive effect of technological capabilities on value creation, whereas technological turbulence has no significant moderating effect. This study advances theory by unpacking which specific technological capabilities matter for value creation and offer insights into how tech startups should prioritize capabilities under turbulence, contributing to the literature on strategic agility and innovation management in turbulent environments.
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This study examines the applicability and effectiveness of the Technological Innovation System (TIS) framework in developing countries, with a specific focus on Malaysia's semiconductor and electronics sector and its Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology development. Despite global recognition of GaN technology's potential, its integration within Malaysia's technological landscape poses challenges emblematic of broader issues faced by developing nations, including disparities in technological capabilities, limited access to resources, and weak commercialization pathways. The primary objective of this research is to explore the knowledge transfer mechanisms within Malaysia's GaN technology ecosystem, analyzing how knowledge is generated, shared, and applied among diverse actors through the lens of open innovation dynamics. Through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and document reviews, the study identifies critical enablers and barriers to effective knowledge transfer. Findings highlight the pivotal role of technology transfer, robust knowledge networks, open innovation partnerships, and learning and experimentation in driving GaN technology development and diffusion. The research reveals both significant strengths (strong government commitment, strategic international partnerships, dedicated research infrastructure) and notable weaknesses (limited private sector engagement, heavy dependence on foreign expertise, weak commercialization pathways) within Malaysia's GaN ecosystem. The study contributes to the broader discourse on TIS by offering insights into how developing countries can harness technological innovations to bridge the gap with developed counterparts, while providing a three-stage framework for closing the TIS gap in developing countries. The insights gained from Malaysia's GaN technology ecosystem provide a model for other developing nations seeking to leverage technological innovations for economic and social development.
{"title":"Technological innovation system applicability in developing countries: Insights from Malaysia's gallium nitride technology development","authors":"Hoo Kooi Lim , Seuk Wai Phoong , Ahmad Shuhaimi , Ainin Sulaiman","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the applicability and effectiveness of the Technological Innovation System (TIS) framework in developing countries, with a specific focus on Malaysia's semiconductor and electronics sector and its Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology development. Despite global recognition of GaN technology's potential, its integration within Malaysia's technological landscape poses challenges emblematic of broader issues faced by developing nations, including disparities in technological capabilities, limited access to resources, and weak commercialization pathways. The primary objective of this research is to explore the knowledge transfer mechanisms within Malaysia's GaN technology ecosystem, analyzing how knowledge is generated, shared, and applied among diverse actors through the lens of open innovation dynamics. Through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and document reviews, the study identifies critical enablers and barriers to effective knowledge transfer. Findings highlight the pivotal role of technology transfer, robust knowledge networks, open innovation partnerships, and learning and experimentation in driving GaN technology development and diffusion. The research reveals both significant strengths (strong government commitment, strategic international partnerships, dedicated research infrastructure) and notable weaknesses (limited private sector engagement, heavy dependence on foreign expertise, weak commercialization pathways) within Malaysia's GaN ecosystem. The study contributes to the broader discourse on TIS by offering insights into how developing countries can harness technological innovations to bridge the gap with developed counterparts, while providing a three-stage framework for closing the TIS gap in developing countries. The insights gained from Malaysia's GaN technology ecosystem provide a model for other developing nations seeking to leverage technological innovations for economic and social development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"12 1","pages":"Article 100700"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-16DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100745
Hanieh Khodaei, Linda M. Kamp, Xiaojing Xu
Business model dynamics are key to the success of companies. This is particularly the case for sustainability-oriented companies that aim to tackle grand challenges by rethinking how companies create, deliver, and capture value, which can combine profit orientation with social and environmental purposes. However, understanding how companies transit towards sustainable business models through the change of company value logics remains unclear and current business model frameworks cannot capture such dynamics. Combining insights from the literature on sustainable business models and business model dynamics, our study proposed a comprehensive sustainable dynamic business model framework. The proposed framework takes into account the main elements of a sustainable business model and present the mechanisms that drive different sustainability-oriented values, and how their values change and are influenced by internal and external factors during the company development process. The framework is applied in multiple-case analysis of different PV companies in China. The application of the framework shows that it is able to present the mechanisms that drive different sustainability-oriented values and to capture business model dynamics in a comprehensive way and that it allows for case study comparison. The results of our research have significant implications for business model, both in theory and practice.
{"title":"Sustainable dynamic business model framework – value changes during the development process of PV companies in China","authors":"Hanieh Khodaei, Linda M. Kamp, Xiaojing Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100745","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100745","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Business model dynamics are key to the success of companies. This is particularly the case for sustainability-oriented companies that aim to tackle grand challenges by rethinking how companies create, deliver, and capture value, which can combine profit orientation with social and environmental purposes. However, understanding how companies transit towards sustainable business models through the change of company value logics remains unclear and current business model frameworks cannot capture such dynamics. Combining insights from the literature on sustainable business models and business model dynamics, our study proposed a comprehensive sustainable dynamic business model framework. The proposed framework takes into account the main elements of a sustainable business model and present the mechanisms that drive different sustainability-oriented values, and how their values change and are influenced by internal and external factors during the company development process. The framework is applied in multiple-case analysis of different PV companies in China. The application of the framework shows that it is able to present the mechanisms that drive different sustainability-oriented values and to capture business model dynamics in a comprehensive way and that it allows for case study comparison. The results of our research have significant implications for business model, both in theory and practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"12 1","pages":"Article 100745"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147394329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-02DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100714
Ahmed W. Alam , Ashupta Farjana , Reza Houston
This paper studies the impact of energy security risk on corporate innovation and whether and how powerful chief executive officers (CEOs) influence such effects. Based on a sample of U.S. energy firms, the empirical findings suggest that energy security risk significantly impedes firms’ research and development (R&D) intensity, an effect that is more pronounced for firms with financial constraints. Eventually, reduced access to debt capital appears to be a potential channel mechanism. Firms with powerful CEOs innovate more in times of low energy security. The CEO-influence persists in the long run and remains resilient to using alternative proxies and matched samples. Powerful CEOs help enhance firm performance through such innovative efforts following years of high energy insecurity.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-17DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100705
Mahshid G. Zadegan, Sepehr Ghazinoory
Since the United Nations introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, nations worldwide have launched a range of initiatives aimed at achieving these targets. However, the uneven SDGs progress across countries have raised fundamental questions regarding the underlying factors influencing these disparities. This study aims to examine the role of innovation dynamics in explaining the variation in national performance concerning the SDGs. To this end, it operationalizes the conceptual framework of the Triple Helix model of innovation, which identifies the dynamic interaction among three key institutions (universities, government, and industry)as the driving force behind innovation processes. After reviewing the theoretical literature on innovation dynamics and addressing conceptual challenges in existing studies, this research provides a clear and practical definition of the concept, making it suitable for statistical analysis. Building on the theoretical underpinnings of the Triple Helix model, this study evaluates how institutional interaction influences countries’ SDG performance during 2019 and 2024. To test the main hypothesis, four hierarchical regression models were developed. The dependent variable was the variance in sustainable development performance across countries during the specified period, while the independent variables included standardized performance scores of governments, industry, and academia, as well as indicators of bilateral and trilateral institutional interactions. These were analyzed while controlling for economic, political, cultural, and natural conditions. The results reveal that trilateral collaboration among universities, industry, and government has a highly significant and positive impact on sustainable development performance, whereas the isolated effects of individual institutions were limited or statistically insignificant. In addition, bilateral government–industry collaboration showed an independently significant contribution. The findings underscore that innovation dynamics and the structure of institutional interaction play a critical role in determining national success in achieving SDGs. This study offers a structured framework for evaluating institutional collaboration at the national level, and highlights the Triple Helix model as a key framework for sustainable development policymaking.
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One of the fastest growing construction sectors in the region is UAE and its sustainable development faces waste reduction at building design stage. Grounded on the case study of the UAE, looking at design-out-waste strategies, this research employs a qualitative methodology, based on 14 semi-structured interviews with professionals from the field of construction. The results show that the main causes of waste during design stage are found to be complex projects, harsh climate, logistics deficiencies and low usage of advanced technology. The most recent strategies include adherence to green building regulations, use of passive design techniques, and better resource management. Emerging technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offer the potential to predict and mitigate design waste; however, their use is still limited. This problem may be attributed to insufficient knowledge, high costs, and the propensity to avoid change. One of the most important conclusions of the study is that the bolstering of stakeholder collaboration and governance frameworks is necessary to make the adoption of sustainable design practices in the construction industry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a reality. The main contribution of this research is the evidence-based identification of several waste drivers within the design phase, as well as the construction of viable, technologically supported frameworks to promote sustainable construction approaches. In summary, the results of the research indicate that waste within the design phase can be minimized, and the practice of sustainable construction in the UAE can be advanced through the proactive incorporation of digital technologies and engaged collaboration among stakeholders.
{"title":"Assessment of the implementation of design out construction waste strategies in the UAE: Exploring challenges, solutions, opportunities, and emerging AI trends","authors":"Mahmoud Mawed , Karima Hamani , Ghanim Kashwani , Mahmoud Skafi","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100730","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100730","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>One of the fastest growing construction sectors in the region is UAE and its sustainable development faces waste reduction at building design stage. Grounded on the case study of the UAE, looking at design-out-waste strategies, this research employs a qualitative methodology, based on 14 semi-structured interviews with professionals from the field of construction. The results show that the main causes of waste during design stage are found to be complex projects, harsh climate, logistics deficiencies and low usage of advanced technology. The most recent strategies include adherence to green building regulations, use of passive design techniques, and better resource management. Emerging technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offer the potential to predict and mitigate design waste; however, their use is still limited. This problem may be attributed to insufficient knowledge, high costs, and the propensity to avoid change. One of the most important conclusions of the study is that the bolstering of stakeholder collaboration and governance frameworks is necessary to make the adoption of sustainable design practices in the construction industry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a reality. The main contribution of this research is the evidence-based identification of several waste drivers within the design phase, as well as the construction of viable, technologically supported frameworks to promote sustainable construction approaches. In summary, the results of the research indicate that waste within the design phase can be minimized, and the practice of sustainable construction in the UAE can be advanced through the proactive incorporation of digital technologies and engaged collaboration among stakeholders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"12 1","pages":"Article 100730"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146077361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-25DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100707
Anna Dunay , László Pataki , Csaba Bálint Illés , Mónika Hoschek , Judit Vitéz-Durgula
The living standards of the population in Visegrad Countries (V4) have long been below the EU and OECD averages, and the increase of negative impacts and crisis phenomena may be detected in their health systems, too. Our study examines the similarities and differences of the SMEs of healthcare sector in Visegrad Countries and their characteristics and common hallmarks of the overburdened healthcare system in which they are integrated. The aim of our research is to explore the similarities the financial indicators (liquidity, profitability, indebtedness, and efficiency) of SMEs in the healthcare sector of the four Visegrad Countries and to identify the possible clusters with similar financial typology. The research covers two crisis periods – from the 2008 financial and capital market crisis to the 2020 Covid-19 health crisis – and analyses the relationship and patterns in the financial performance of healthcare SMEs using correlation and cluster analysis. Based on our primary research results we found that the financial typology of SMEs in the healthcare sector in the Visegrad Countries shows similar characteristics in terms of liquidity – profitability – indebtedness – efficiency. Financial indicators of indebtedness and efficiency were significantly similar for all four countries. In addition, three relatively homogeneous groups could be formed according to the typical financial characteristics of each country.
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This article presents a case study of a Colombian coffee producers’ association that examines how ISO 56002 principles can be operationalized in small agricultural organizations. While ISO 56002 provides a comprehensive framework for managing innovation, its theoretical language and systemic requirements often exceed the managerial capacities of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). This research contributes to literature by proposing a simplified and context-sensitive approach to implementing the standard in rural environments. By applying qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis, the study applied the Potential Innovation Index (PII) to assess the organization’s innovation maturity. Results indicated a *Passive* level of innovation, reflecting early but fragmented practices. From this diagnosis, the study developed tailored recommendations derived from ISO 56002, such as introducing digital communication channels to improve coordination and market access and creating knowledge management mechanisms to capture experiential learning. The main contribution lies in demonstrating how international innovation standards can be translated into actionable, low-complexity management practices for resource-constrained producer associations. This adaptation process offers practical guidance for embedding innovation capabilities in rural SMEs and provides empirical evidence on the contextual limitations of ISO-based innovation systems. Ultimately, the case advances understanding of inclusive innovation management by linking standardized frameworks with local learning dynamics and sustainable agricultural development. Beyond its immediate application, the case underscores the broader practical value of simplifying ISO 56002 for organizations with limited technical capacity and enriches academic discussions on how innovation standards can be reinterpreted to fit diverse SMEs contexts.
{"title":"Adapting innovation management standards for rural SMEs: Evidence from a coffee producers’ association","authors":"Natalia Karstegl , Sandra Bautista-Rodríguez , Manon Enjolras , Frédérique Mayer","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100747","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100747","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article presents a case study of a Colombian coffee producers’ association that examines how ISO 56002 principles can be operationalized in small agricultural organizations. While ISO 56002 provides a comprehensive framework for managing innovation, its theoretical language and systemic requirements often exceed the managerial capacities of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). This research contributes to literature by proposing a simplified and context-sensitive approach to implementing the standard in rural environments. By applying qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis, the study applied the Potential Innovation Index (PII) to assess the organization’s innovation maturity. Results indicated a *Passive* level of innovation, reflecting early but fragmented practices. From this diagnosis, the study developed tailored recommendations derived from ISO 56002, such as introducing digital communication channels to improve coordination and market access and creating knowledge management mechanisms to capture experiential learning. The main contribution lies in demonstrating how international innovation standards can be translated into actionable, low-complexity management practices for resource-constrained producer associations. This adaptation process offers practical guidance for embedding innovation capabilities in rural SMEs and provides empirical evidence on the contextual limitations of ISO-based innovation systems. Ultimately, the case advances understanding of inclusive innovation management by linking standardized frameworks with local learning dynamics and sustainable agricultural development. Beyond its immediate application, the case underscores the broader practical value of simplifying ISO 56002 for organizations with limited technical capacity and enriches academic discussions on how innovation standards can be reinterpreted to fit diverse SMEs contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"12 1","pages":"Article 100747"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147394477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-14DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100739
Malin Löfving , Mirka Kans
Background
The transition to a circular economy presents both opportunities and challenges for traditional manufacturing sectors. Remanufacturing is a key strategy for extending product lifecycles and reducing environmental impact, yet its adoption remains limited in the furniture industry.
Purpose
This study explores the factors influencing the adoption of remanufacturing in the furniture sector.
Method
A structured literature review and qualitative empirical study were conducted, including 21 interviews and two workshops with actors across the furniture value chain. A multi-level framework (macro, meso, micro) was used to analyze factors influencing the adoption of remanufacturing.
Findings
The results reveal that regulations and policies, customer attitudes, and procurement practices are critical macro-level factors. At the meso level, collaboration in the value chain was identified as a key factor. Micro-level factors include business models, operational practices, and design strategies.
Contribution
This study therefore expands existing literature about remanufacturing by identifying the factors on macro, meso and micro level for the original manufacturers, remanufacturers and customers in public sector in this study. Specifically, the study demonstrates the importance of collaboration in the value chain as well as need for new business models in this complex environment.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-28DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2026.100748
Pouyan Jahanbin , Stephen C. Wingreen , Ravishankar Sharma , Arnob Zahid
Blockchain platforms have revolutionized the food industry by establishing a more trustworthy supply chain. By providing a secure and open record of all transactions, blockchain technology helps improve food safety. This reassures consumers who may wish to ensure that products are guaranteed to meet certain dietary or nutritional standards. However, the adaptability of existing supply chains and consumers' full adoption of such systems remains a gap in scholarly research. This field study employs Q-methodology to explore the concourse of requirements and priorities of food consumers in blockchain-based agri-food supply chains. Abductive reasoning is utilized to elaborate on the subjective perspective of consumers when specifying the system design requirements of blockchain technology. Although the study is exploratory, testable hypotheses for future research are proposed using abductive reasoning pertaining to enhancing consumer trust and improving blockchain adoption in the agri-food supply chains (ASCs). This paper concludes that consumer-driven food production supported by blockchain-enabled ASCs is an effective pathway to understanding how blockchain features may be harnessed to reshape discerning consumers’ informed purchasing decisions in the evolving landscape of ASCs.
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