Organizations - Start-ups

Collaborations between start-ups and established organizations play a key role in open innovation today. They not only enable these two types of organization to learn from each other, but also to share knowledge and imagine new ways of interacting together. However, while these collaborations offer many mutual opportunities, they also pose significant strategic challenges. This special issue of Innovations. Revue d’économie et de management de l’innovation takes an in-depth look at these interactions and the processes that underpin them. The articles explore different sectors, such as fintechs, hospitals and academic start-ups. They highlight the mechanisms that enable organizations not only to overcome their differences, but also to evolve together in complex ecosystems, adapting their practices to innovate. The authors propose original ways to better understand the role of each player and strengthen the strategic impact of such partnerships, by shedding light on how to link innovation and cooperation.