We invite short abstract (up to one page) submissions for a one-day Open Innovation Paper Studio Workshop focused on developing and refining research papers in a collaborative setting. This workshop is purely developmental – the emphasis is on constructive feedback and learning, not formal publication or proceedings. Henry Chesbrough will deliver a keynote address and moderate discussions, bringing his insights as the originator of the open innovation paradigm. Participants (including submitting authors, faculty, young researchers and PhD students) will engage in peer-to-peer onsight reviewing, guided by faculty facilitators, to help each other improve their research.
Open Innovation (OI) is understood as “a distributed innovation process based on purposively managed knowledge flows across organizational boundaries” (Chesbrough and Bogers, 2014, p.17). Over the past two decades, OI has become a key driver for leveraging external and internal knowledge to boost innovation success. Studies have shown that firms tapping into external sources like customers, startups, universities, or even crowd platforms often achieve better innovation performance and financial results (Chesbrough, 2023). The open innovation paradigm has rapidly gained traction since its introduction in 2003, with many companies, governments, and other organizations embedding OI principles into their structure and culture (Chesbrough, 2003). This workshop builds on that legacy, aiming to explore the future of open innovation research and practice.
❗Important: While the workshop’s central theme is open innovation, submissions need not use “open innovation” as a main keyword in their title or abstracts. We welcome papers that address innovation in a broader or contextual sense, as long as they relate to OI principles (e.g. external collaboration, knowledge sharing, co-creation). The goal is to cast a wide net on innovative research topics and then connect them to the open innovation discourse.
📅 Paper Studio Format and Agenda
09:00–10:30 Open innovation theory. Opening remarks and Keynote by Henry Chesbrough.
10:30–10:45 Coffee Break.
10:45–12:15 Research idea presentations and discussion.
12:15–13:15 Lunch at Kultūra restaurant – an opportunity for informal networking and further discussion.
13:15–4:45 Research idea presentations and discussion.
14:45–15:00 Coffee Break.
15:00–16:30 Research idea presentations and discussion.
📑 Submission Guidelines
By participating, authors will gain exposure to diverse perspectives and expert feedback to sharpen their research. The presence of Henry Chesbrough as moderator offers a unique chance to engage with the founder of OI theory and obtain guidance on connecting your research to the broader open innovation paradigm. We aim to foster an open, collaborative atmosphere where all participants learn from each other.
Join us in this Open Innovation Paper Studio to push the frontiers of open innovation research! We look forward to your contributions that will spark lively discussions and new insights into how openness is transforming innovation in theory and practice.
Henry Chesbrough – widely regarded as the pioneer of Open Innovation (author of Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology, 2003)
