North vs South: the impact of open innovation on Italian SMEs (2014-2024)

Lorenzoni, Giulio (A.A. 2024/2025) North vs South: the impact of open innovation on Italian SMEs (2014-2024). Tesi di Laurea in Entrepreneurship and innovation, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Giuseppe D'Alessandro, pp. 55. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Defining open innovation in the SME context. Value of open innovation for small and medium enterprises. Literature review. The open innovation model. Open innovation in SMEs: opportunities and challenges. Open innovation in Italy’s SMEs: regional perspectives. Gaps in the existing research. Methodology. Research design and scope. Data collection. Indicators and analysis methods. Reliability, validity and limitations. Data analysis. SME landscape in North and South Italy. Innovation inputs and outputs: R&D and patents. SME performance indicators: revenue and survival rate. Sectorial analysis: tech, food, fashion, and automotive. Discussion. Case study-Prima Industrie: open innovation in action. Comparing findings with literature. Policy implications for reducing the North-South gap.

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Bibliografia: pp. 49-52.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Strategic Management Digital (LM-77)
Chair: Entrepreneurship and innovation
Thesis Supervisor: D'Alessandro, Giuseppe
Thesis Co-Supervisor: McCarthy, Ian Paul
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Summer
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 25 Sep 2025 08:29
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2025 08:29
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/43285

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