Overcoming startup barriers to internationalization in the resources sector: Mining new network opportunities with multi-dimensional help from innovation incubators

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on how support from innovation intermediaries like hubs, incubators, and accelerators can help facilitate the internationalization efforts of startups by connecting them with corporate partners. Case studies of firms in the resources sector reveal how innovation activity ties with intermediaries in the geographic, social, cognitive, organizational, and institutional dimensions do ultimately fuse the relational proximity of startups with opportunities to do business with larger corporate customers. These newly forged, better resourced network relationships thereby help startups overcome their barriers to internationalization.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Overcoming startup barriers to internationalization in the resources sector: Mining new network opportunities with multi-dimensional help from innovation incubators", Strategic Direction, Vol. 37 No. 1, pp. 5-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2020-0187