El papel de las colaboraciones estratégicas, los equipos de I+D y la digitalización en el impulso de la innovación de productos en Pymes de Latinoamérica

Abstract

In an increasingly competitive environment, firms face important challenges for digitalizing their processes and develop new products. Evidence shows that the key lies in co-innovation, establishing collaborative strategies, and leveraging digitalization to foster product innovation. A study conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation in the School of Business at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) examined the role of strategic collaborations, internal research and development (R&D) teams, and digitalization on product innovation. This article summarizes the most relevant findings and their practical implications for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America.