The International Startup Ecosystem and the Evolution of Open Innovation Practices - 2026_IDR_DIG_28

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 31/03/2026 Deadline: 27/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IEGE-01 - Business And Management Engineering

Description

Within the Startup Thinking Observatory, and in close connection with the various research groups of the Digital Innovation Observatories, the research aims to analyze the evolution of the Italian and international entrepreneurial ecosystem and to explore the role of startups in the innovation processes of established companies. It also examines the spread of Open Innovation initiatives and how organizations collaborate with the broader innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. In particular, the research objectives are: - to conduct surveys and mappings of the Italian and international startup ecosystem across specific technological and sectoral areas; - to analyze the main features, development models, and growth trajectories of startups in selected fields; - to study the forms of collaboration between established companies and startups within Open Innovation initiatives.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 70 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 5 points)

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