Academic engagement and co-creation in open innovation and science

Practical issues and promotion methods

Abstract

　 In the diverse and complex conditions for knowledge production in modern society, the academia is called upon to engage with various stakeholders in the society. Previous trend in open innovation, which aids in efficiently enhancing R&D activities, catered more on industry however it is currently acknowledged as a wider-ranging activity with engagement from academia. Furthermore, the engagement with academia have progressed on to establish cooperation with civilians and patients in the society in dealing with environmental and medical issues, and not only limited to industry. The key in developing relationships between academia and various stakeholders is establishing co-creation in order to sustain continued cooperation and the journey has just begun. This paper seeks to summarize the focal points of establishing co-creation with academia, the issues faced and promotion strategy from the operational level.