Leveraging the Innovation Ecosystem for Business Advantage: A Cross-Border Study

Tender description

InterTradeIreland is inviting consultants and researchers to undertake a study which will examine how firms across the island leverage the benefits of the innovation ecosystem.The impetus for this study is the recognition that open systems of innovation offer innovative enterprises the potential to externally source and connect with a wider variety of relevant expertise. Cross border cooperation on the island is intrinsic to such an open system and will provide for a more efficient and effective use of resources to the mutual benefit of both jurisdictions. The undertaking of this study has been noted by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) and it is the intention to present the final report to the NSMC.The execution of this study will require:- An understanding of the capabilities and collaborations needed for business innovation within a firm and practical experience of researching these; and- A commitment of resources to ensure that the work is completed within a six month period beginning on the date of the award.