The front-end of eco-innovation for eco-innovative small and medium sized companies

N.M.P. Bocken; M. Farracho; R. Bosworth; R.P.M. Kemp

doi:10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.10.004

The front-end of eco-innovation for eco-innovative small and medium sized companies

N.M.P. Bocken^*, M. Farracho, R. Bosworth, R.P.M. Kemp

^*Corresponding author for this work

Mt Economic Research Inst on Innov/Techn

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This paper studies the Front End of Eco-Innovation (FEEL), the initial phase of the eco-innovation process. Incorporating environmental concerns at the front-end of innovation is important, as product parameters are still flexible. This paper investigates the FEEL for 42 small and medium sized eco-innovators in the Netherlands by using a survey. The results show that SMEs embrace informal, systematic, and open innovation approaches at the FEEI. Teams appear to be multidisciplinary, and creativity and environmental knowledge are essential. Experimentation played a significant role at the FEEI. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and implications for managers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	43-57
Journal	Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Volume	31
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.10.004
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014

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Corrigendum to “The front-end of eco-innovation for eco-innovative small and medium sized companies” [J. Eng. Technol. Manage. 31 (2014) 43–57]
Bocken, N. M. P., Farracho, M., Bosworth, R. & Kemp, R., 1 Oct 2017, In: Journal of Engineering and Technology Management. 46, p. 84-85 2 p.
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