AlphaBio has developed a full portfolio of products originating from discoveries made in the area of science at the convergence of natural chemistry and microbiology. The company developed several partnerships over time while the projects move from ideation to commercialization. The case shows how new product lines need to be developed in different stages with a different focus till they are ready to go to market. The emphasis is always different and the partnerships can change as the project matures. The AlphaBio case shows how open innovation has to be considered as a dynamic process, aligned to the needs of a project at specific points in time. The focal project is the entire R&D track of the company: their portfolio of products and R&D processes are driven by their open innovation experiences.
Open innovation for SME's
