An integration of broadcast search in innovation intermediary for SMEs: A preliminary study of iTAP in Thailand

This preliminary study focuses on the intermediary process of open innovation by extensively reviewing the related literature and examining the approaches in searching and matching the experts with technology-related problems and challenges. The study looks at a web-based broadcast search mechanism for further improvement of the operations of innovation intermediaries. In particular, it addresses possible alternatives to include the web-based broadcast search into the operations of an intermediary organization for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand, the so-called iTAP (Industrial Technology Assistance Program).