Abstract
This chapter focuses on collaborative innovation with a specific set of partners whose unique business activity is developing technology and know-how, such as universities, research centres, technical and scientific services. After discussing the specific characteristics of these partners and the potential benefits and issues in collaborating with them, the experience of the Italian rice company, Riso Scotti, in its relationships with these partners is described. Some general suggestions are given concerning the management and improvements of relationships with universities, research centres and technical and scientific services, by integrating the contributions from other studies with the practical experience described in the Riso Scotti case study.
