ÖNORM EN ISO 56003

This document provides a guidance for innovation partnerships. It describes the innovation partnership framework and the sample corresponding tools to — decide whether to enter an innovation partnership, — identify, evaluate and select partners, — align the perceptions of value and challenges of the partnership, — manage the partner interactions. The guidance provided by this document is relevant for any type of partnerships and collaborations and it is intended to be applicable to any organizations, regardless of its type, size, product/service provided, such as: a) start-ups collaborating with larger organizations; b) SMEs or larger organizations; c) private sector entities with public or academic entities; d) public, academic or not-for-profit organizations. Innovation partnerships start with a gap analysis, followed by the identification, and engagement, of potential innovation partners and the governance of their interaction. This document is not applicable to organizations seeking innovation by merger or acquisition.