Beyond the Economic Horizon: (Re)Examining the Impacts of Open Innovation in an Emerging Country

Luiz Guilherme Antunes (), Bruno Rondani (), Rafael Rocha Levy (), Carla Colonna () and Rodolfo Ribeiro Silva ()
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Luiz Guilherme Antunes: São Paulo University
Bruno Rondani: 100 Open Startups
Rafael Rocha Levy: 100 Open Startups
Carla Colonna: 100 Open Startups
Rodolfo Ribeiro Silva: São Paulo University

A chapter in Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future, 2025, pp 417-425 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The article aimed to analyse the types of impact of Open Innovation practices in an emerging country, exploring open innovation beyond economic benefits, focusing on its environmental and social impacts, and addressing global challenges. We used a qualitative methodology to analyse 348 cases of open innovation in Brazil, revealing that, besides economic benefits such as financial growth and operational efficiencies, OI promotes sustainable practices, social inclusion, and diversity and addresses global challenges through digital transformation and integration of ESG principles. This study broadens the understanding of OI’s impacts, proposing a new category focused on global challenges and emphasising the importance of aligning open innovation practices with contemporary needs. The results underscore the relevance of OI for sustainable development and offer practical insights for decision-makers in managerial, social, and economic spheres, highlighting the need for a more elaborate decision-making approach that considers cultural and environmental returns in addition to economic ones.

Keywords: Open innovation; Environmental impact; Social impact; Economic implications (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72490-9_41

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