Breeding environments for Open Innovation

Authors present wider definition of Open Innovation paradigm that was introduced by Chesbrough. Some relevant theories and models are discussed in order to give an introduction to the backgrounds of netWork Oasis project, which is the first real attempt to create a breeding environment that supports wider Open Innovation paradigm in great extent. Though the application of Scharmer´s U-theory was not a goal during the design and implementation of Oasis-concept, it appeared to perfectly fit in this case, especially in situations where the focus is on totally new intersectional innovations. Similarities of Oasis Journey and U-theory are described and needs in further research are formulated.