Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology Henry William Chesbrough is an English-language textbook that focuses on the commercialization of technology and innovation management. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the changing role of research and development in a dynamic knowledge environment.
Chesbrough describes the concept of open innovation as the new imperative for companies to successfully bring technological developments to the market. The growth of venture capital and the need for rapid commercialization drive a forced acceleration of innovation processes. Companies that do not apply their technologies risk losing them.
The book combines topics such as research and development management, corporate venturing, licensing, and intellectual property into an integrated framework. This title is relevant for professionals and students in BUSINESS & ECONOMICS with an interest in technological innovation and strategic innovation management.
In terms of content, it aligns with themes such as industrial applications of scientific research and the impact on business strategy and market introduction.