Marcel Bogers

Marcel Bogers is a Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Copenhagen, working at the Unit for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management within the Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO) at the Faculty of Science. He also holds a significant external position as Garwood Research Fellow at the Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.

His academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Technology and Society from Eindhoven University of Technology (1999-2004), followed by a Ph.D. in Management of Technology from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2005-2009). His career progression includes Postdoc and Associate Professor positions at the University of Southern Denmark (2009-2015), Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen (2015-2017), and his current position as Full Professor since 2017.

Professor Bogers' research centers on the design, organization and management of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on openness and participation in innovation processes. His work spans multiple domains including open innovation, business models, family businesses, user innovation, collaborative prototyping, improvisation, and university-industry collaboration. His approach integrates theoretical frameworks with practical insights to address complex innovation challenges across organizational boundaries.

His extensive publication record (106 research outputs) reveals a clear evolution toward examining innovation at multiple analytical levels - from individual practices to ecosystem dynamics. Recent work shows increasing attention to AI's role in innovation processes, sustainable business model development, and the application of open innovation principles in public sector contexts. His publications appear in top-tier journals including Research Policy, California Management Review, and Journal of Product Innovation Management.

Through his company 'Bogers Innovative Research', Professor Bogers extends his academic work into practical applications, offering keynotes, workshops, and training on innovation topics to diverse audiences including universities, companies, and policymakers. His forthcoming book 'Social Media for Research Impact' (scheduled for pre-order January 2026) reflects his commitment to enhancing research visibility and impact through digital channels.