Giditek (IoTsens) has successfully carried out an open innovation project aimed at promoting talent. The initiative, which included integrating and training doctoral candidates in R&D projects, has enhanced IoTsens’ technological and innovative capacity, fostering a more competitive and advanced business environment.
The project focused on implementing a strategic model based on open innovation, applying innovative methodologies across all development phases—from partner selection to internal management and the absorption of generated knowledge. Its primary objectives were to accelerate the commercialization of innovative solutions, identify emerging trends and business models, and optimize R&D costs and risks through collaboration with strategic partners.
The research, initiated in 2023, culminated in a doctoral thesis exploring the impact of internal practices on managing open innovation projects. The study results have contributed to establishing a reference framework that facilitates collaboration among participants and external partners, identifying key factors such as team members’ prior knowledge, communication methods employed, and their ability to absorb knowledge.
After two years of work, the project has created a conducive environment for experimentation and product development, supported by Giditek’s senior management and collaborations with technology centers and universities. The added value from both internal participants and external experts has led to the creation of high-value knowledge. However, areas for improvement were also identified, including the need for more robust mechanisms to monitor and capitalize on results, underscoring the importance of structured processes to maximize the impact of open innovation.
This project has been funded by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Program for the Valencian Community 2021-2027 through the Talent Promotion Program, L.3 Business Doctorates (Innodocto), subline 3.1 Support for research personnel in companies conducting doctoral theses, with reference INNTA3/2023/13. It has a total budget of €73,432.79, with a grant of €22,029.84 provided by the Valencian Institute of Competitiveness and Innovation (IVACE+i).
