A Framework of Explanatory Factors for the Success of Open Innovation from the Perspective of Open Innovation Networks

The emergence of open innovation has led to the creation of complex networks where companies collaborate with various partners and users to generate new products, services, and technologies. These actors, along with the innovation processes they carry out, are known as open innovation networks. On the other hand, using an open innovation strategy in businesses requires identifying the factors of their success. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to provide a framework for the explanatory factors of open innovation success from the perspective of open innovation networks. For this purpose, the meta-synthesis approach, which is one of the meta-study methods, was used. In this study, 1346 related studies published in reputable international scientific databases between 2009 and 2023 were reviewed. Finally, after screening, 29 articles were identified for in-depth analysis. The research findings led to the extraction of 74 open codes and eight axial codes, including network knowledge, network innovation, network structure, network actors, network communication, network intelligence, network governance, and network capability. This categorization can be an appropriate tool for implementing open innovation policy from the perspective of open innovation networks in various industries.