Open Innovation at NASA: A New Business Model for Advancing Human Health and Performance Innovations
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A new business model for advancing NASA human health and performance innovations is described and it is demonstrated how open innovation, including the use of crowdsourcing and technology solution sourcing services, shaped its development.
Abstract
This paper describes a new business model for advancing NASA human health and performance innovations and demonstrates how open innovation shaped its development. A 45 percent research and technology development budget reduction drove formulation of a strategic plan grounded in collaboration. We describe the strategy execution, including adoption and results of open innovation initiatives, the challenges of cultural change, and the development of virtual centers and a knowledge management tool to educate and engage the workforce and promote cultural change.