Analysis of the International Startup Ecosystem and Open Innovation Practices - 2026_IDR_DIG_46

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 28/05/2026 Deadline: 26/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IEGE-01 - Business And Management Engineering

Description

The research aims to explore the evolution of the international startup ecosystem and the use of Open Innovation approaches as a strategic lever for enterprises, public administrations, and institutions. The study will examine the development of major technological trends by analyzing the business models of startups and innovative companies, focusing particularly on collaborations between corporations and startups in innovation projects. It will also include activities dedicated to monitoring and analyzing the innovation ecosystem, with the goal of assessing the emergence of new value creation models within the research group of the Digital Innovation Observatories. The main objectives are to: - analyze the evolution of the international startup ecosystem; - study collaboration models between established firms and innovative startups; - monitor trends and dynamics within the innovation ecosystem to evaluate new approaches to value creation.

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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