Dries Faems

Professor Dries Faems is a faculty member at the WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, specializing in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group. His research focuses on the governance of collaborative innovation, R&D alliances, intellectual property management, and the human aspects of entrepreneurship. He holds a professorship and actively contributes to academic discourse through influential publications in top-tier journals.

His primary research interests include performance implications of collaborative innovation, SME innovation strategies, open innovation frameworks, and disruption management. Notable work examines how organizational fragmentation affects inter-organizational relationships and the role of cultural design in corporate venturing units.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in R&D grant earmarking effects, innovation contest evaluation dynamics, and the impact of coopetition strategies on breakthrough inventions. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical implications for firms navigating technological and institutional changes.

Professor Faems collaborates with global researchers and contributes to academic communities through editorial roles and conference engagements. His research emphasizes methodological innovation, particularly in advancing quantitative approaches to innovation management.