Unveiling knowledge ecosystem dimensions for MSMEs’ digital transformation, toward a location-based brokerage

Luca Marinelli, Antonio Crupi, Nicola Del Sarto and Dominique Lepore

Technovation, 2024, vol. 136, issue C

Abstract: This study explores how knowledge ecosystems (KEs) led by a knowledge broker (KB) can support the digital transformation of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). By employing an exploratory research design and action research methodology, the paper proposes and applies an analytical framework to investigate the characteristics of KEs and the knowledge managed by the KB as the innovation intermediary acting as leader of the KE The case study selected uncovers the dimensions of a regional KE guided by a digital innovation hub (DIH) supporting MSMEs towards the adoption of the “Digital Artisan platform” deriving from an Industry 4.0 project.

Keywords: Knowledge ecosystem; Knowledge brokers; Digital transformation; MSMEs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2024.103086

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