Das Paper beschreibt das Konzept des im EU Kooperationsprogramm INTERREG Polen-Sachsen 2014–2020 geförderten Projekts „TRAILS – Traveling Innovation Labs and Services“ und stellt erste Ergebnisse der explorativen Analyse vor. TRAILS bringt mobile Innovationslabore direkt zu Schulen sowie Unternehmen an Standorte in der deutsch-polnischen Grenzregion und ist dort jeweils für eine Woche stationiert. In den Innovationslaboren kommen Schüler in eintägigen Workshops mit Unternehmertum in Berührung, kreieren eigene Projektideen und testen neue Technologien. Mitarbeiter von KMU trainieren Methoden, um neue Produkte und Services zu entwickeln und Prozesse zu optimieren. Ziel ist es, Formate wie Business Modeling, Makerspaces und Hackathons samt benötigten Räumlichkeiten, Technologien und Workshop-Programmen in strukturschwachen Regionen vor Ort anzubieten und für die digitale Transformation sowie neue Geschäfts- und Vermarktungsmodelle zu sensibilisieren.

In today’s fast-changing business climate, the priority on digital transformation demands organizations to develop innovation competencies to survive (Nambisan et al., 2017). To gain knowledge and know-how and stay innovative, organizations could work together with an Innovation Lab (IL) to remain competitive. To reach the best outcome from an IL, the dynamic between lab environment, resources, participants, and facilitation must be considered. Since SMEs typically have fewer resources, having an in-house IL is impossible. In addition, they require the guidance of experts to cope with the challenges of the digital era, to uncover solutions and continuous advancements, as innovation is critical for established companies to stay relevant in the phase of disruption and change (Berglund, 2007). This study aims to deepen the understanding of the phenomenon of ILs in the context of SMEs. More precisely, we are scrutinizing the integration of acquired knowledge, inventions, competencies, and innovations to see what both ILs and SMEs could do to achieve a better outcome. This study aims to originate valuable insights on integration patterns and key issues SMEs face during the IL, to fill literature gaps and build on existing theories of ILs (Fecher et al., 2020) and absorptive capacity (Zahra & George, 2002). Our goal is to contribute with managerial implications for SMEs who wish to participate in ILs and achieve a favorable outcome. Additionally, to give IL facilitators suggestions on making the process more suitable for SMEs. Our research aimed to answer the question of how SMEs integrate competencies and inventions developed during their IL participation in ILs. We established a multiple case study (Eisenhardt, 1989) to investigate the phenomenon. Together with existing literature and qualitative data, we set a model on: ‘SMEs’ Absorptive Capacity in the Context of Innovation Labs’. Our model describes how ACAP is present in the three lab phases and its effect on integrating competencies and inventions. First, our results show the relevance of preparation and participants in the pre- lab phase. Second, PACAP, including acquisition and assimilation, correlated with resources and the IL process in the lab phase. Third, in the post-lab phase or integration phase, RACAP with the capabilities of transformation and exploitation were significant for the business practice, IL process, IC, and resources. Concluding, each of the phases and SMEs’ capabilities during the IL process affects the integration and commercialization of the outcome.

Das Paper beschreibt das Konzept des im EU Kooperationsprogramm INTERREG Polen-Sachsen 2014–2020 geförderten Projekts „TRAILS – Traveling Innovation Labs and Services“ und stellt erste Ergebnisse der explorativen Analyse vor. TRAILS bringt mobile Innovationslabore direkt zu Schulen sowie Unternehmen an Standorte in der deutsch-polnischen Grenzregion und ist dort jeweils für eine Woche stationiert. In den Innovationslaboren kommen Schüler in eintägigen Workshops mit Unternehmertum in Berührung, kreieren eigene Projektideen und testen neue Technologien. Mitarbeiter von KMU trainieren Methoden, um neue Produkte und Services zu entwickeln und Prozesse zu optimieren. Ziel ist es, Formate wie Business Modeling, Makerspaces und Hackathons samt benötigten Räumlichkeiten, Technologien und Workshop-Programmen in strukturschwachen Regionen vor Ort anzubieten und für die digitale Transformation sowie neue Geschäfts- und Vermarktungsmodelle zu sensibilisieren.

Submitted by MARCIO FEITOZA (marciofeitoza@yahoo.com.br) on 2018-09-13T04:39:27Z No. of bitstreams: 1 12.09.18 Dissertação_MarcioAmorimFeitoza_VersãoFinalíssima.pdf: 2741234 bytes, checksum: 86a94646c23d886db2b05434df156c89 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by ÁUREA CORRÊA DA FONSECA CORRÊA DA FONSECA (aurea.fonseca@fgv.br) on 2018-09-19T16:27:18Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 12.09.18 Dissertação_MarcioAmorimFeitoza_VersãoFinalíssima.pdf: 2741234 bytes, checksum: 86a94646c23d886db2b05434df156c89 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-09-26T19:20:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 12.09.18 Dissertação_MarcioAmorimFeitoza_VersãoFinalíssima.pdf: 2741234 bytes, checksum: 86a94646c23d886db2b05434df156c89 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-06-15 / Objetivo – Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar os laboratórios de inovação organizacional-administrativa (LIOA) e propor um primeiro modelo de LIOA para a gestão central da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz). Metodologia – A pesquisa utiliza a metodologia de estudo de caso e a pesquisa aplicada. Resultados – Os resultados apontam para a possibilidade de se estruturar um LIOA para a gestão da Fiocruz, em linha com os mais atuais desenvolvimentos e conceitos teórico-prático-metodológicos. Limitações – As principais limitações do trabalho referem-se a não apresentação de análises de viabilidade técnico-econômica e de risco ou um plano de trabalho detalhado para a implantação do LIOA. Contribuições práticas – A partir deste estudo é possível ter uma melhor compreensão da relevância da estruturação do LIOA e das contribuições que poderão ser aportadas na governança e gestão de inovação de uma Instituição de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) empreendedora, além de uma contribuição acadêmica lato sensu para a governança e gestão das instituições públicas. Contribuições sociais – Ao se propor um modelo de LIOA que possa aperfeiçoar a gestão da Fiocruz, e com a sua efetiva implementação, há a potencialização do retorno direto de novos e melhores serviços para a sociedade brasileira. Originalidade – Ao que se conhece, este é o primeiro estudo que propõe um modelo específico de LIOA para a gestão central da Fiocruz. / Purpose – This study aims to analyze the organizational-administrative innovation laboratories (OAIL) and propose a first model of OAIL for the central management of Oswaldo Cruz Foundation - Fiocruz. Design/Methodology – The investigation uses the methodology of case study and applied research. Findings – The results point to the possibility of structuring an OAIL for the management of Fiocruz, in line with the most current developments and theoretical-practical-methodological concepts. Limitations – The main limitations of the work refer to the non-presentation of technical-economic and risk-feasibility analyses or a detailed work plan for the OAIL´s implementation. Practical implications – From this study on, it is possible to have a better understanding of the relevance of the OAIL´s structuring and of the contributions that can be attached in the governance and management of innovation in an entrepreneurial science and technology institution (STI), in addition to the sensu lato academic contribution in the governance and management of public institutions. Social implications – When proposing a model of OAIL, which can improve the management of Fiocruz and, with its effective implementation, there is the potential of direct return of new and better services to the Brazilian society. Originality – As it is known, this is the first study that proposes a specific model of an OAIL for the central management of Fiocruz.

Recent development in search for external knowledge links the practise with foresight and decouples the process from the actuating firm. Enabling new opportunities for generating insights whilst raising concerns for how change is inflicted on the focal firm. Through an action research study, the implementation of externally generated knowledge is examined whilst producing concepts for future business strategy and models. Complementing the study with a comparative project, using the focal firms own external innovation lab. Resulting in findings that shows how commitment affects the roles of foresight; assimilation steers levels of innovation; and ownership, the degree of utilization. Implications which inform the managing of the search interface between the firm and search agent; the effects of such ventures; and theoretical contributions regarding knowledge transference in decoupled foresight projects. Giving rise to a conceptual model of knowledge transference that explains the dynamics between the focal firm and decoupled agent which can help to evaluate the process and direct efforts to improve upon the value output. Showing that given enough commitment, assimilation, and ownership; findings can be anchored and produce tangible outcomes.

This thesis explores the factors contributing to successful collaboration within the Quadruple and Quintuple Helix frameworks, with a specific focus on the active involvement of students as stakeholders. A qualitative research approach was adopted, utilising interviews, questionnaires, and action research documented in a diary form, to gather data. The study examines the Creative LAB, an innovation lab initiated by students in the Innovation and Design master’s program at Mälardalens University, as a base for the collaborations with which the data is inquired from. The research employs the Quadruple and Quintuple Helix models as theoretical frameworks to understand collaboration dynamics. Phenomenographic analysis was used to categorise and analyse the experiences of collaboration. The interviews and questionnaires, both addressing the same topic, were transcribed, and subjected to systematic extraction and analysis. The findings are presented in the form of categories, supported by direct quotations and perspectives from the respondents. The research diary served as a reflective tool throughout the thesis, documenting and analysing the obtained results and the work conducted within the Creative LAB. It provided valuable insights into the collaboration dynamics, success factors, and the role of students as active stakeholders in the Quadruple and Quintuple Helix models. By capturing observations and personal reflections, the diary contributed to a deeper understanding of the research findings and enhanced the overall validity of the study. One of the projects, WellBot, is also presented as a case study. In summary, this thesis provides insights into the key success factors for collaboration within the Quadruple and Quintuple Helix frameworks, while also highlighting the significant role of students as active stakeholders. The results shed light on the perceptions and experiences of the participants, offering valuable implications for fostering effective collaboration in the context of academia, industry, and society. In the end, success-factors identified within the study is presented, as well as a questionnaire to identify perceptions on potential collaborations.