The city as a lab: Open innovation meets the collaborative economy

Boyd Cohen, E. Almirall, Henry Chesbrough

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Abstract

This article introduces the special issue on the increasing role of cities as a driver for (open) innovation and entrepreneurship. It frames the innovation space being cultivated by proactive cities. Drawing on the diverse papers selected in this special issue, this introduction explores a series of tensions that are emerging as innovators and entrepreneurs seek to engage with local governments and citizens in an effort to improve the quality of life and promote local economic growth.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-13
Number of pages9
JournalCalifornia Management Review
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Business models
  • Business-government relations
  • Creative collaboration
  • Crowdsourcing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Government and business
  • Innovation

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