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Niche Strategies for Reuse Innovations
Niche introduction strategies for large scale diffusion of reuse innovations in the European domestic soft drinks industry
Innovation, akin to crafting a novel recipe, involves identifying problems, experimenting, testing, and sharing solutions. This study delves into "reuse innovations," which emphasize prolonging product usage before disposal. A prime exemplar is Home Carbonation Kits (HCKs), which
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Addressing climate change is a challenge that governments, society, and companies have to face. For companies this becomes a major challenge as they are required to innovate in order to become more sustainable whilst still remain competitive. However, carrying out technological i
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Exploring the role of Niche Strategies in overcoming Barriers to Circular Innovation
Exploratory Case Studies on Circular High-Tech firms in The Netherlands
The study embarks on a comprehensive investigation into the domain of circular innovation within Dutch high-tech firms, probing the dynamics of drivers, barriers, and the strategic impact of niche strategies. The research methodology builds upon the adaptable foundation of the Te
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Role of IT Technologies in fostering Business Transformation
Case study of Philips
The term "digital transformation" (DT) has gained popularity, sparking interest across many academic fields and inspiring new lines of inquiry(Hausberg et al., 2019). With the adoption of new technologies helping deliver secure high-quality patient care and drive greater business
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Sustainable business model dynamics of technology-based start-ups
The role of external factors in the Dutch PV sector
Research on the effect and influence of external factors on the sustainable business model elements of technology-based start-ups in the Netherlands operating in the PV sector. This resulted in research findings demonstrating that external factors exert a substantial influence on
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A step towards Successful Implementation of Business Model Innovation
Philips Perspective
In today’s fast growing and competitive environment, keeping up with changing trends has become a necessity for firms to beat the competition. A relatively new form of innovation with a growing community of people have stated that Business Model Innovation is essentially the key
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Dynamics of Business Models
The Case of Rural Renewable Energy Projects in Indonesia
The case of the development of rural renewable energy projects is the subject of much debate due to the complexity of these markets and the difficulty of establishing businesses using a coherent business logic. This is helped by the use of frameworks such as the Business Model, b
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem influence through the Start-up life cycle
A comparative study between Delft and Vilnius
An entrepreneurial ecosystem has become a paradigm between policy makers, regional developers as well as profit seeking organizations to spur start-up establishment and growth rates. Numerous studies have focused on conceptualization of an entrepreneurial ecosystem and the potent
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The role of incubators and regional factors influencing the location decision of academic spin-offs
An exploratory study in Delft and Wageningen
The recent years have witnessed university business incubators being major contributors to regional development by supporting and nurturing academic spin-offs, and fostering innovation. However, with the academic spin-offs scaling up, they decide to exit the incubator and sometim
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Business Models Dynamics for Dutch Technology-Based Startups
A Proposed Framework to Overcome Critical Junctures
Technology-based startups entail creating and developing sustainable value by capitalizing and commercializing new technologies, which accelerates the growth of the startups and promotes economic sustainability. Unlike new technology developed in commercial firms, technology-base
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Circular is the New Black
The case of circular innovation in fashion
The fashion industry's shift to a circular economy (CE) is vital to reducing its environmental impact. Currently responsible for 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined, the fashion industry's emissions are projected to rise by 2.7% annuall
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Barriers and Strategies Analysis For E-motorcycle Battery Swap Technology Diffusion In Indonesia
A Circular TIS-ISM Integrated Approach
The global transportation sector's heavy reliance on fossil fuels poses significant environmental challenges. In response, many countries, including Indonesia, are exploring sustainable alternatives like electric vehicles (EVs). With abundant nickel reserves, Indonesia aims to re
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The Dual-edged Sword: Strategic Dynamics of Digital and Sustainable practices in Dutch cleantech startups
An exploratory qualitative interview study on the synergies and trade-offs between digital and sustainable practices, and their dynamics within Dutch cleantech startups
The 21st century has seen a significant rise in clean technologies driven by urgent environmental challenges alongside transformative digital innovations shaping global interactions. Despite these significant events, cleantech startups face substantial challenges and missed oppor
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The Dual-edged Sword: Strategic Dynamics of Digital and Sustainable practices in Dutch cleantech startups
An exploratory qualitative interview study on the synergies and trade-offs between digital and sustainable practices, and their dynamics within Dutch cleantech startups
The 21st century has seen a significant rise in clean technologies driven by urgent environmental challenges alongside transformative digital innovations shaping global interactions. Despite these significant events, cleantech startups face substantial challenges and missed oppor
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Sustainable Business Model Dynamics of Technology-based PV Start-Ups
A Comparative Analysis of the Roles of External Factors in the Indian and Dutch PV Sector
The research aimed to validate the methodology used for the previously conducted work on the Dutch PV startup sector by applying it to Indian PV startups and providing insights into how external factors influence their Business Model Dynamics (BMD). It revealed some similarities
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Sustainable Business Model Dynamics of Technology-based PV Start-Ups
A Comparative Analysis of the Roles of External Factors in the Indian and Dutch PV Sector
The research aimed to validate the methodology used for the previously conducted work on the Dutch PV startup sector by applying it to Indian PV startups and providing insights into how external factors influence their Business Model Dynamics (BMD). It revealed some similarities
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A Qualitative Exploration of barriers to the adoption and diffusion of Carbon Accounting Software as a Service
A Qualitative Exploration of barriers to the adoption and diffusion of Carbon Accounting Software as a Service
This master's thesis examines the effects of business model innovation and competitive strategies on the success of high-tech startups in the Netherlands. Understanding how high-tech startups can improve their performance and compete successfully is of utmost relevance given the
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Nature-based solutions are solutions that (partly) consist of, or contribute to, living nature, which can provide economical, social and environmental benefits. Especially in the building sector they can have huge benefits over conventional (grey) solution as this sector uses a l
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As of 2021, China's newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity has topped the world for nine consecutive years. Considering that the general life of crystalline silicon PV modules is 25 years, in the near future, China will face a wave of decommissioning of waste PV modules. Ther
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