Developing an Open Innovation Model for Advanced Robotics: A Systems Thinking Framework in the FIRA Innovation & Business League

This study presents a comprehensive Open Innovation model, infused with Systems Thinking principles, to investigate the FIRA Innovation & Business League’s role as a global platform for propelling robotics and emerging technologies forward. By framing the league as a multi-stakeholder ecosystem, the research delineates a layered framework that elucidates interactions among startups, established organizations, and the wider community. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study illuminates how the league enables knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial collaboration. The findings underscore that this integrated model accelerates innovation cycles, bolsters startup performance, and cultivates robust linkages among industry, academia, and government. A SWOT analysis further unveils the challenges and opportunities inherent in maintaining open innovation amid a swiftly evolving technological terrain. The paper culminates in underscoring the pivotal role of problem-driven innovation formats and sustainable ecosystem architectures, with special attention to the league’s forthcoming iterations, including its anticipated ۲۰۲۶ expansion into Canada. This framework enriches theoretical discourse on innovation ecosystems while offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners in robotics and related fields.

کلیدواژه ها:

Open Innovation ، Systems Thinking ، Robotics Ecosystem ، Innovation & Business League ، FIRA RoboWorld Cup ، Knowledge and Technology Transfer ، Sustainable Innovation ، Problem-Driven Innovation