Abstract

The study of clusters and Innovation Networks are issues that have grown in importance for SMEs in recent decades, however, there is limited information on how SMEs form alliances and work in networks, because it is at an early stage. In order to understand how SME’s interact in a dynamic context and what their innovation practices are, we present a conceptual framework. Research experiences are presented in innovation networks using the wine industry example, in order to illustrate the dynamics in this industry.