Frank emphasized how these intermediaries serve as vital connectors, linking organizations (seekers) looking for external input or solutions with potential solution providers (solvers). Highlighted how intermediaries use various search strategies and offer complementary services to bridge the gap between innovation problems and external knowledge sources.
Drawing on three market surveys conducted over the last decade, Frank provided an in-depth overview of the market for open innovation intermediaries, offering descriptive insights into their value chain and the professional services they provide. The ongoing challenges these intermediaries face as key players in the broader open innovation ecosystem. Frank’s analysis underscores the importance of these intermediaries in facilitating successful open innovation, making them indispensable to organizations seeking to leverage external expertise and creativity.
