The wood construction industry contributes to the reduction and storage of CO2 emissions and the establishment of a circular economy. Achieving these goals requires a high focus on regional value chains and the establishment of an innovative ecosystem that can generate the necessary innovative solutions. The aim of this thesis is a comprehensive analysis of the wood construction value chain in the French region of New-Aquitaine. To this end, a structural analysis of the value chain was carried out, including the possibilities of reuse and recycling. This thesis also analysed strategic competitive advantages in the chain, barriers to market entry, barriers to doing business, cooperation between actors, the impact of regulations, as well as management and coordination roles in the chain. Above all, the emphasis has been placed on identifying obstacles and opportunities for the integration of open innovation processes. The data analysed has been collected through a literature review of secondary sources and through the qualitative method of in-depth interviews. More than half of the interviewees recognized open innovation as a strong competitive advantage, while at the same time they cited several obstacles, that inhibit open innovation processes. The level of trust, cooperation and flow of information in the wood construction value chain is not at a sufficient level for an open innovation approach. The interviewees also highlighted many opportunities for upgrading the wood construction value chain in the areas of digitization, resource management, circular economy, by strengthening research and development activities, and by connecting actors in the chain.
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