doi: 10.1633/JISTAP.2025.13.2.2 Citation BibTeX RIS Mendeley

Information Management and Absorptive Capacity in Open Innovation Practices: A Conceptual Model

• Ana Clara Cândido (Postgraduate Program in Information Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Brazil)
• Nathalia Berger Werlang (Postgraduate Program in Information Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Brazil)
• Rogério Henrique de Araújo Júnior (Faculty of Information Science, University of Brasília (UnB), Distrito Federal, Brazil)

This study addresses information management and absorptive capacity in the context of open innovation projects—essential topics for public and private organizations. The construction of the conceptual model is based on the consolidated literature on these topics, also incorporating recent empirical studies that highlight their complementarity and confirm existing gaps in the area. The proposed theoretical model considers the stages of innovation development, represented by the innovation funnel, integrating the information process model and the absorptive capacity model. The proposed model aims to support managers in systematizing the innovation process, using information as a foundation for absorptive capacity and promoting the integration of information management, absorptive capacity, and open innovation. The implementation of open innovation can be carried out through the effective management of information flow and the application of new knowledge, facilitating decision-making and enhancing innovation outcomes. It is expected that this study will contribute to the advancement of these topics and offer practical instruments that strengthen the agenda of innovation managers.