Kuo-Yang Tu

This study presents a comprehensive Open Innovation model, infused with Systems Thinking principles, to investigate the FIRA Innovation & Business League’s role as a global platform for propelling robotics and emerging technologies forward. By framing the league as a multi-stakeholder ecosystem, the research delineates a layered framework that elucidates interactions among startups, established organizations, and the wider community. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study illuminates how the league enables knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial collaboration. The findings underscore that this integrated model accelerates innovation cycles, bolsters startup performance, and cultivates robust linkages among industry, academia, and government. A SWOT analysis further unveils the challenges and opportunities inherent in maintaining open innovation amid a swiftly evolving technological terrain. The paper culminates in underscoring the pivotal role of problem-driven innovation formats and sustainable ecosystem architectures, with special attention to the league’s forthcoming iterations, including its anticipated 2026 expansion into Canada.

Amirmahdi Zarif, Amirmohammad Zarif Shahsavan Nejad, Jacky Baltes, Kuo-Yang Tu, Soroush Sadeghnejad Verified by AVIS CertificateFIRA World Summit 2026Submitted 17 Sept 2026