Few studies on open innovation (OI) have addressed OI practices in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and how their use of OI and resulting benefits differ from large enterprises. The lack of resources in SMEs to engage in looking outward is said to be a barrier to OI, but at the same...

The paper focuses on the interaction mode of collaborative relationships by SMEs. We distinguish between conventional interaction and computer-mediated interaction. Three characteristics in interaction play a role: the partner type, the spatial reach and the nature of knowledge. The paper uses...