Externalizando A Inovação: Uma Análise Das Estratégias De Saída No Contexto Da Inovação Aberta / Externalizing Innovation: An Analysis of Exit Strategies in the Context of Open Innovation

Gabriel José da Silva Abrahão, Eduardo Filipe Morais de Aquino, Anne Irene Cunha Vaz, André Grützmann, João Paulo Nascimento Silva

Resumen


Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as estratégias de saída de mercado no contexto da inovação aberta, uma dimensão frequentemente negligenciada na literatura quando comparada às estratégias de entrada. Para isso, foi conduzida uma revisão integrativa da literatura, permitindo a síntese e integração de estudos sobre práticas de externalização do conhecimento e tecnologias. A pesquisa utilizou as bases Web of Science e Scopus e seguiu os critérios PRISMA para seleção dos artigos, resultando em 43 estudos analisados. Os resultados revelam que a capacidade de dessorção é um fator central para o sucesso da inovação aberta de saída, pois permite a identificação e transferência de tecnologias internas para parceiros externos, contribuindo para a geração de valor econômico e estratégico. As práticas mais recorrentes incluem licenciamento de tecnologias, criação de spin-offs e comercialização de ativos intelectuais. Além disso, fatores como gestão da propriedade intelectual, estrutura organizacional flexível e alianças estratégicas influenciam significativamente a eficácia dessas estratégias. A conclusão destaca que, embora as estratégias de entrada continuem predominantes nas pesquisas, há crescente reconhecimento da importância das práticas de saída para a gestão de portfólios de inovação e para o aproveitamento de oportunidades externas. O estudo contribui para o avanço teórico e prático da inovação aberta ao oferecer uma visão consolidada e sugerir caminhos para pesquisas futuras, especialmente em setores emergentes e em pequenas e médias empresas.

 

Palavras-chave: Inovação Aberta. Estratégias de Saída. Licenciamento de Tecnologias. Spin-Offs. Dessorção.

 

ABSTRACT

 

This article aims to analyze market exit strategies within the context of open innovation, a dimension often overlooked in the literature compared to entry strategies. To achieve this, an integrative literature review was conducted, enabling the synthesis and integration of studies on knowledge and technology externalization practices. The research used the Web of Science and Scopus databases and followed PRISMA criteria for article selection, resulting in 43 studies analyzed. The findings reveal that desorptive capacity is a key factor for the success of outbound open innovation, as it enables the identification and transfer of internal technologies to external partners, contributing to economic and strategic value creation. The most common practices include technology licensing, spin-off creation, and commercialization of intellectual assets. Furthermore, factors such as intellectual property management, flexible organizational structures, and strategic alliances significantly influence the effectiveness of these strategies. The conclusion highlights that, although entry strategies remain predominant in research, there is growing recognition of the importance of exit practices for innovation portfolio management and for leveraging external opportunities. This study contributes to the theoretical and practical advancement of open innovation by providing a consolidated view and suggesting avenues for future research, especially in emerging sectors and small and medium-sized enterprises.

 

Keywords: Open Innovation. Exit Strategies. Technology Licensing. Spin-Offs. Desorptive Capacity.

 


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