PhD. Students | Exnovate

First Name
Wen
Last Name
Li
Affiliation
National University of Singapore, Division of Engineering & Technology Management
(Preliminary) PhD Title
Combining Disruptive Innovation and Open Innovation
PhD abstract
In this project, we shall study the potential collaboration between a start-up which has developed a product based on disruptive technology (which is initially inferior) and an incumbent which does not have the disruptive technology but is looking for new growth. The combination of DI and OI may not be straight-forward. The conditions under which such a combination will function well will be studied. The associated management problems will also be studied. The research method will be based on extensive case-studies of several companies which are undergoing such co-operations. The project will create fundamental knowledge on combining DI and OI which will be appreciated by industry and also lead to impactful academic publications and case studies for teaching.

Exnovate is a platform bringing together companies that are experienced or interested in open & collaborative innovation. We offer three types of networking services:

- OPEN INNOVATION FORUM for large and medium sized companies with best practices in open innovation
- OI FOR SMEs: Open and collaborative innovation is also very valuable for SMEs. We like to bring together best practices in Europe and around the globe.

Exnovate also brings together companies with the academic world. Have a look at the academic network of Exnovate. We can combine theory and practice leading to better (open) innovation practices.

Open & collaborative innovation, in addition to other forms of innovation, can be a tremendous driver for regional and international prosperity in both the short and the long run. The facilitation of innovation depends at least to some extent on the policy framework in which it resides, so please check out and contribute to the available information on this website.

Exnovate connects researchers who have top expertise in different subjects related to crowd-sourcing, open innovation, collaboration between innovation partners, and innovation networks. Exnovate offers them a platform to set up research projects that may fit in international research programs financed by the European Community or other international organizations. In addition, companies and governments can look for expertise among these academics to execute specific types of research projects about open innovation.

Currently we are developing a library of teaching cases and syllabi about user innovation, open & collaborative innovation. You can also find the list of top researchers that back the network.

Exnovate does not offer first line advice. The success of open innovation generated a fast growing market for all kinds consulting and service firms. Identification of the right providers is difficult and a standard for the service quality is non-existent. This is where Exnovate can play a role.

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