This paper aims to understand how higher education institutions
(HEIs) can support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to
become more sustainable through aligning more closely with the ISO
56002:2019 standard on Innovation Management Systems. The paper utilises an
international study with data gathered through semi-structured interviews with
eight (n=8) case companies from five (n=5) countries across numerous
industries. Preliminary results show HEIs can greatly support and play a large
role in facilitating the green transition and sustainability activities of SMEs and
start-ups. Results indicate understanding a company’s innovation management
system by both the company and the HEI involved improves the effectiveness
of the provided support and its resulting impact on increasing the innovative
sustainability capacity.
Суть розробки, основні результати:
Lahdesmaki, Bailey, et al. "HEI-Led innovative green transition in SMEs and Start-ups." ISPIM Innovation Symposium. The International Society for Professional
Innovation Management (ISPIM), 2024.