03347nam 22006015 450 991106474710332120260206120355.03-032-14660-710.1007/978-3-032-14660-1(MiAaPQ)EBC32537903(Au-PeEL)EBL32537903(CKB)45245928000041(OCoLC)1573148943(DE-He213)978-3-032-14660-1(EXLCZ)994524592800004120260206d2026 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierBreaking Barriers with Open Innovation in Germany A Roadmap to Future-Proof Innovation for the Mittelstand /by Marc Vathauer1st ed. 2026.Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :Imprint: Springer,2026.1 online resource (163 pages)Management for Professionals,2192-810X3-032-14659-3 Chapter 1: Introduction: Rationale, motivation and innovation necessity in SMEs -- Chapter 2: Innovation activities in small and in large companies -- Chapter 3: The closed innovation versus open innovation -- Chapter 4: Opportunities for and challenges to the success of German small and medium sized enterprises -- Chapter 5: How SMEs can become more innovative and what measures need to be taken to achieve -- Chapter 6: German Small and Medium Enterprises: Harnessing Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing to sustain growth.Innovation plays a pivotal role in maintaining competitiveness for companies in high-wage nations like Germany. German industrial SMEs face significant pressure to innovate to sustain their edge against emerging market competitors. This challenge underscores the need for robust innovation practices, particularly within technology-driven industries. The author, drawing on firsthand experience as an owner-manager in this sector, explores the open innovation paradigm as a transformative approach. This paradigm addresses the inherent resource constraints of SMEs by leveraging external knowledge, networks, and collaboration platforms. By critically examining innovation culture, financing, intellectual property management, and success measurement across various industries, the book offers valuable insights into overcoming challenges and fostering sustainable growth. It provides a balanced perspective between theoretical frameworks and actionable strategies for SMEs. .Management for Professionals,2192-810XTechnological innovationsSmall businessIndustriesEconomics of InnovationSmall BusinessInnovation and Technology ManagementIndustriesTechnological innovations.Small business.Industries.Economics of Innovation.Small Business.Innovation and Technology Management.Industries.338.064Vathauer Marc1894201MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911064747103321Breaking Barriers with Open Innovation in Germany4545263UNINA