Open Innovation Platforms: exploring the importance of knowledge in supporting online initiatives

This paper aims to explore the role of knowledge developed within Open Innovation Platforms (OIPs) – i.e. internal knowledge – in supporting the initiatives launched online. The paper uses a quantitative methodology based on two regression analyses and data collection was done through four well-known OIPs. The final sample consists of 212 projects. In this study, we adopt a knowledge-based perspective and consider OIPs as knowledge platforms. We...