Proper

Abstract

While the rise of such data-driven innovation might provide new opportunities for large companies, it might also act as a new entry barrier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To address these problems, a new change in research policy is required. In this study, we proposed ideal open data infrastructure to support the data-driven innovation of SME manufacturers, and examined a case in which this support was provided by a government-funded institute in South Korea. The surveys showed that among various open R&D capabilities, information support infrastructure had the greatest impact on enhancing the technology commercialization planning capability. Based on the case of the Korean institute’s attempt to build and operate this infrastructure, we argue that there needs to be a legally institutionalized policy on data collection and provision.