本文件为创新伙伴关系提供了指导。它描述了创新伙伴关系框架（见第4条至第8条）和相应工具的样本（见附录A至附录E） -决定是否加入创新伙伴关系， -确定、评估和选择合作伙伴， -调整对合作伙伴关系价值和挑战的认识， -管理合作伙伴的互动。 本文件提供的指南适用于任何类型的合作关系和协作，适用于任何组织，无论其类型、规模、提供的产品/服务，例如: a） 与大型组织合作的初创企业； b） 中小企业或大型组织； c） 拥有公共或学术实体的私营部门实体； d） 公共、学术或非营利组织。 创新伙伴关系从差距分析开始，然后是潜在创新伙伴的识别和参与，以及对其互动的治理。 注:创新伙伴关系的本质是让各方在创新机会的背景下共同努力，互惠互利。 本文件不适用于通过并购寻求创新的组织。

This document provides a guidance for innovation partnerships. It describes the innovation partnership framework (see Clause 4 to Clause 8) and the sample corresponding tools (see Annex A to Annex E) to — decide whether to enter an innovation partnership, — identify, evaluate and select partners, — align the perceptions of value and challenges of the partnership, — manage the partner interactions. The guidance provided by this document is relevant for any type of partnerships and collaborations and it is intended to be applicable to any organizations, regardless of its type, size, product/service provided, such as: a) start-ups collaborating with larger organizations; b) SMEs or larger organizations; c) private sector entities with public or academic entities; d) public, academic or not-for-profit organizations. Innovation partnerships start with a gap analysis, followed by the identification, and engagement, of potential innovation partners and the governance of their interaction. NOTE The essence of an innovation partnership is for all parties to mutually benefit from working together in the context of an opportunity for innovation. This document is not applicable to organizations seeking innovation by merger or acquisition.