Reasons and strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises’open innovation

In view of innovation problems in small and medium-sized enterprises,an analysis was made of corresponding subjective and objective reasons for these enterprises to conduct open innovation.The key to successful open innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises was pointed out: establishing open innovation consciousness,developing open innovation strategies,enhancing enterprises' capability of independent innovation,guiding open innovation process and adopting comprehensive open innovation strategies.Results provide guidance for small and medium-sized enterprises to promote innovation ability.