Open Innovation Alliances in Technology Colonies

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© 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.A gap between basic research and production characterizes a technology colony. An open innovation alliance gives low-wage countries the chance to stand for technological leadership using the improved efficiency of resources. This chapter explores the “Engrena ITA” case study, an open innovation alliance created in Brazil for the gear technology sector. By sharing benefits and responsibilities, the initiative aims to enhance research prospections and knowledge dissemination. Along 2 years, the metrics of project prospection have become twice higher than the ones summed in the 6 years before its creation. Collective contribution in intellectual and financial aspects, as well as a systematic exchange between university and industry, shows to be the conversion motor from ideas to innovation. Organization proved to overcome the importance of resources available for innovation, indicating a feasible roadmap to unlink low-wage countries to technology colonies.