The research proposes a model linking open innovation strategies with business model dimensions—content, structure, governance of transactions—to explain the varied benefits companies gain from open innovation. It introduces a continuum of open innovativeness, distinguishing four types of open business models, and identifies conditions under which business models support open innovation success. This contribution specifies how…

The article highlights the widespread adoption of open innovation across academia, business, and policymaking. It explores the current landscape of open innovation, including key trends like digital transformation, challenges such as uncertainty, and potential solutions like EU funding programs. Additionally, it introduces selected papers from the World Open Innovation Conference, emphasizing the integration of research,…