The focus of this study, in contrast to research that explores the strategic choice by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to form strategic alliances, is a characterization of the institutional attributes that enable alliance formation. This enabled state is defined as "institutional...

Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) face tremendous challenges in their attempt to pursue technological innovations. This paper argues that co-opetition strategy - simultaneous pursuit of competition and collaboration - helps SMEs to develop their ability to effectively pursue...