Following Research Digitization Pilots - Lessons of Complex and Unique Collaboration projects (LOKUS)
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| Coordinator | Linköpings universitet - Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | June 2016 - February 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
Through identifying insights on cooperation aspects, project complexity and the role of the demonstrator, the purpose of LOKUS was to increase the understanding of the managerial aspects related to complex, collaborative and digital innovation projects. The study highlights the importance of iteratively leveraging the different actors’ capabilities when developing new technology platforms and innovations.
Expected long term effects
Technology platforms are dynamic systems encouraging the development of new innovations both within and outside the various projects. Through the digitalization pilots, different actors leverage each other´s strengths, benefiting from so-called ´running in packs´ when developing new technology and industry standards. The demonstrator orchestrates the projects technologically and organizationally, whereas emerging business related discussions are conducted within the respective companies.
Approach and implementation
The findings are based on the analysis of meetings, interviews and workshops with various actors in the different projects, including 49 contacts with 27 people in 17 different organizations, as well as secondary information about the various projects. Literature studies in the areas of digital innovation, platforms, boundary objects, innovation processes and open innovation complement the empirical data.