A Technological Collaboration Framework for the Hub and other Actors of Innovation Networks of CoPS

Complex products and systems (CoPS) ​​are one of the factors that create competitive advantage in the modern economy. Features such as network structure and the presence of multiple actors with diverse knowledge backgrounds make the integrator organization (hub) forced to choose different types of collaboration with each actor. This research seeks to answer the question of what kind of technological collaboration is proposed on the basis of the various characteristics associated with each actor, the content of the interaction knowledge and technology and other communication features between the parties. After reviewing the literature, six key indicators were identified to determine the type of technology collaboration with three major actor groups including large and medium-sized companies, new technology base firm, and universities and research centers then Six main approaches were considered in integrating collaboration with other actors, including outsourcing, licensing, strategic alliances, joint research and development, joint ventures and merge and acquisitions. Finally, using the cluster mode analysis method and calculating the internal coefficient of agreement, the proposed method for collaboration based on cooperation status in each of the six indicators was identified.