Prof. dr. Jeroen de Jong

Professor
Entrepreneurship
j.p.j.dejong@uu.nl

Publications

2026

Scholarly publications

Trigo, M. P., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2026). Unraveling the aspired identity and diffusion effort of user innovators. European Journal of Innovation Management, 29(11), 131-150. [DOI] [Repository]

2025

Scholarly publications

Mulhuijzen, M., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2025). The household sector innovation ecosystem: A framework and policy implications. Technovation, 145, Article 103268. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., Mulhuijzen, M., Cowen, D., Onyango, L., & Kraemer-Mbula, E. (2025). Household sector innovation, diffusion failure, and business ownership: evidence from South Africa. Science and Public Policy, 52(4), 613-629. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., Mulhuijzen, M., & Schemmann, B. (2025). The nature of underground innovation: Missionary, user, and exploratory orientation. Long Range Planning, 58(1), Article 102498. [DOI] [Repository]

2024

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., Mulhuijzen, M., Merfeld, K., Rigtering, C., van Balen, T., & Boënne, M. (2024). Industrial product development with lead users as a source of Schumpeterian opportunity. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 41(6), 1165-1183. [DOI] [Repository]
Yu, X., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2024). An identity perspective on the diffusion of user innovations in the household sector. Research Policy, 53(4), 1-13. Article 104986. [DOI] [Repository]
Mulhuijzen, M., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2024). Diffusion to peers in firm-hosted user innovation communities: Contributions by professional versus amateur users. Research Policy, 53(1), 1-13. Article 104897. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., van Balen, T., Boënne, M., Merfeld, K., Mulhuijzen, M., & Rigtering, C. (2024). Collaboration with Lead User Firms in New Product Development: A Source of Schumpeterian Opportunity. SSRN. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4100506 [Repository]

2023

Scholarly publications

Rigtering, C., Spaans, L., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2023). How to bridge the nurse innovation-diffusion gap? An in-depth case study of Create4Care. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1-13. Article 1209965. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., Mulhuijzen, M., Cohen, D., Kraemer-Mbula, E., Onyango, L., & von Hippel, E. (2023). Making the invisible visible: Informal Innovation in South Africa. United Nations Development Programma (UNDP). https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4515890 [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., Mulhuijzen, M., & Prasad, K. V. (2023). Mining underground innovation. MIT Sloan Management Review, 64(3), 50-55. https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/mining-underground-innovation/
de Jong, J. P. J., Rigtering, C., & Spaans, L. (2023). Heroes of diffusion: Making user innovations widely available. Research Policy, 52(8), 1-14. Article 104840. [DOI] [Repository]
Mulhuijzen, M., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2023). The Rich or the Poor? Personal resources, do-it-yourself, and innovation in the household sector. Research Policy, 52(3), Article 104712. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., & von Hippel, E. (2023). Household Innovation: Its Nature, Measurement, Applications, and Outlook. In F. Gault, A. Arundel, & E. Kraemer-Mbula (Eds.), Handbook of innovation indicators and measurement (pp. 136-157). Edward Elgar Publishing. [DOI]

2022

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & Turro Sol, A. (2022). Outbound knowledge transfer in high-tech small firms: The role of process innovation and development cost. Creativity and Innovation Management, 31(3), 479-491. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., & Lindsen, I. (2022). Enhancing diffusion of consumer innovations on knowledge sharing platforms. Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, 30(2), 409-427. [DOI] [Repository]

Popularising publications

de Jong, J. P. J. (2022, Nov 23). Pushing Boundaries: Exploring Informal Innovation and Entrepreneurship in South Africa. United Nations Development Programma (UNDP). https://www.undp.org/acceleratorlabs/blog/pushing-boundaries-exploring-informal-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-south-africa

2021

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., Ben-Menahem, S., Franke, N., Fuller, J., & von Krogh, G. (2021). Treading new ground in household sector innovation research: Scope, emergence, business implications, and diffusion. Research Policy, 50(8), 1-8. Article 104270. [DOI] [Repository]

Professional publications

de Jong, J. P. J., Mulhuijzen, M., & Schemmann, B. (2021). Underground innovation: Presence, scope and managerial implications.

2020

Scholarly publications

Wu, C., de Jong, J. P. J., Raasch, C., & Poldervaart, S. (2020). Work-process related lead userness as an antecedent of innovative behavior and uses innovation in organizations. Research Policy, 49(6), Article 103986. [DOI] [Repository]
Chen, J., Su, Y.-S., de Jong, J. P. J., & von Hippel, E. (2020). Household sector innovation in China: Impacts of income and motivation. Research Policy, 49 (4), Article 103931. [DOI] [Repository]

2019

Scholarly publications

Mulhuijzen, M., de Jong, J. P. J., & Schemmann, B. (2019). Unravelling the Hidden: Exploring Non-Programmed Innovation in Organizations. Abstract from The 17th Annual Open and User Innovation Conference, Utrecht, Netherlands.

2018

Scholarly publications

Mulhuijzen, M., de Jong, J. P. J., & Schemmann, B. (2018). Exploring Unprogrammed Innovation. Abstract from The 16th International Open and User Innovation Conference, New York, New York, United States.
de Jong, J. P. J., & Flowers, S. (2018). Free in, free out? Outbound transfer of user innovations in small UK firms. Industrial Marketing Management, 73, 21-30. [DOI] [Repository]
van Waes, A., Farla, J., Frenken, K., de Jong, J. P. J., & Raven, R. (2018). Business model innovation and socio-technical transitions. A new prospective framework with an application to bike sharing. Journal of Cleaner Production, 195, 1300-1312. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., Gillert, N. L., & Stock, R. M. (2018). First adoption of consumer innovations: Exploring market failure and alleviating factors. Research Policy, 47(2), 487-497. [DOI] [Repository]

2017

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., Rademaker, D., & von Hippel, E. (2017). Household sector innovation in the United Arab Emirates. MBRGI Dubai.
von Hippel, E., DeMonaco, H., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2017). Market failure in the diffusion of cliniciandeveloped innovations: The case of off-label drug discoveries. Science and Public Policy, 44(1), 121-131. [DOI] [Repository]

Professional publications

van der Meer, P. O., Smetsers, D., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2017). Gebruik van social media door ondernemers. Kamer van Koophandel. https://www.kvk.nl/download/Publicatie_socialmedia_20170607_DEF_tcm109-439575.pdf [Repository]

Other output

de Jong, J. P. J. (2017). Marketing van gebruikersinnovatie: Goed product verkoopt zichzelf? Utrecht Univiversity.

2016

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J. (2016). The importance of measuring household sector innovation. (U.S.E. Discussion paper series; Vol. 16, No. 02). UU USE Tjalling C. Koopmans Research Institute. [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J. (2016). Surveying innovation in samples of individual end consumers. European Journal of Innovation Management, 19(3), 406-423. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/EJIM-09-2015-0093
Berchicci, L., de Jong, J. P. J., & Freel, M. (2016). Remote collaboration and innovative performance: The modering role of R&D intensity. Industrial and Corporate Change, 25(3), 429-446. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J. (2016). The empirical scope of user innovation. In D. Harhoff, & K. Lakhani (Eds.), Revolutionizing Innovation: Users, communities and open innovation (pp. 67-87). MIT Press.

Professional publications

von Hippel, E., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2016). Vrije Innovaties. Economisch Statistische Berichten, 101(4742), 668-671. [Repository]

Other output

de Jong, J. P. J. (2016). Jarige Wikipedia viert feest, maar er zijn ook zorgen. Web publication/site, nos.nl. http://nos.nl/artikel/2080563-jarig-wikipedia-viert-feest-maar-er-zijn-ook-zorgen.html

2015

Scholarly publications

von Hippel, E., Gault, F., Kuusisto, J., Raasch, C., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2015). Market failure in the diffusion of consumer-developed innovations: Patterns in Finland. Research Policy, 44(10), 1856-1865. [DOI] [Repository]
de Jong, J. P. J., & Marsili, O. (2015). The distribution of Schumpeterian and Kirznerian opportunities. Small Business Economics, 44(1), 19-35. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J., & Marsili, O. (2015). Founding a business inspired by close entrepreneurial ties: Does it matter for survival? Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 39(5), 1005–1025. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J., Parker, S. K., Wennekers, A. R. M., & Wu, C. W. (2015). Entrepreneurial behavior in organizations: Does job design matter? Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 39(4), 981-995. [DOI]

2014

Scholarly publications

Wu, C. W., Parker, S. K., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2014). Need for cognition as an anteceent of individual innovation behavior. Journal of Management, 40(6), 1511-1534. [DOI]
Wu, C. W., Parker, S. K., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2014). Feedback seeking from peers: A positive strategy for insecurely attached team workers. Human Relations, 67(4), 441-464. [DOI]

Professional publications

de Jong, J. P. J. (2014). Close-tie entrepreneurial inspiration and business survival. RSM Discovery - Management Knowledge, 18(2), 14-15. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/77106

2013

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & von Hippel, E. (2013). User innovation: Business and consumers. In F. Gault (Ed.), Handbook of Innovation Indicators and Measurement (pp. 109-132). Edward Elgar Publishing.
de Jong, J. P. J. (2013). The decision to exploit opportunities for innovation: A study of high tech small business owners. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 37(2), 281-301. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J., & de de Bruijn, E. (2013). Innovation lessons from 3-D printing. MIT Sloan Management Review, 54(2), 43-52. http://sloanreview.mit.edu/the-magazine/2013-winter/54212/innovation-lessons-from-3-d-printing/

Professional publications

Kuusisto, J., de Jong, J. P. J., Gault, F., Raasch, C., & von Hippel, E. (2013). Consumer Innovation in Finland: Incidence, diffusion and policy implications. In Consumer Innovation in Finland: Incidence, diffusion and policy implications Proceedings of the University of Vaasa, Reports 189.

2012

Scholarly publications

Nijssen, E. J., Hillebrand, B., de Jong, J. P. J., & Kemp, R. G. M. (2012). Strategic Value Assessment and Explorative Learning Opportunities with Customers. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 29(S1), 91-102. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J., & Hulsink, W. (2012). Patterns of innovation networking in small firms. European Journal of Innovation Management, 15(3), 280-297. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/35006
von Hippel, E., de Jong, J. P. J., & Flowers, S. (2012). Comparing Business and Household Sector Innovation in Consumer Products: Findings from a Representative Study in the UK. Management Science, 58(9), 1669-1681. [DOI]

Professional publications

de Jong, J. P. J. (2012). The age of the consumer innovator. RSM Discovery - Management Knowledge, 9(1), 14-15. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/40127
de Jong, J. P. J. (2012). Gebruikers en communities: De donkere materie van innovatie. (Research Report A201210). EIM Business Policy Research.

2011

Scholarly publications

von Hippel, E., Ogawa, S., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2011). The age of the consumer-innovator. MIT Sloan Management Review, 53(1), 27-35. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/30943
de Jong, J. P. J. (2011). Perceived competition and innovative intentions in Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises. International Journal of Innovation Management, 15(4), 687-707. [DOI]
von Hippel, E., Ogawa, S., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2011). The Age of the Consumer-Innovator. MIT Sloan Management Review, 53(1), 27-35.

2010

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & den Hartog, D. N. (2010). Measuring Innovative Work Behavior. Creativity and Innovation Management, 19(1), 23-36. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J., Kalvet, T., & Vanhaverbeke, W. (2010). Exploring a theoretical framework to structure the public policy implications of open innovation. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 22(8), 877-896. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/21578
de Jong, J. P. J., & Freel, M. (2010). Absorptive capacity and the reach of collaboration in high technology small firms. Research Policy, 39(1), 47-54. [DOI]

2009

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & von Hippel, E. (2009). Transfers of user process innovations to producers: A study of Dutch high tech firms. Research Policy, 38(7), 1181-1191. [DOI]
Oerlemans, L. A. G., De Kok, J. M. P., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2009). The prevalence and characteristics of interorganisational temporary collaborations of Dutch small- and medium-sized firms (SMEs). In P. Kenis, M. Janowicz-Panjaitan, & B. Cambré (Eds.), Temporary Organizations: Prevalence, Logic and Effectiveness. (pp. 15-55). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Gibcus, P., Vermeulen, P. A. M., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2009). Strategic decision-making in small firms: a taxonomy of small business owners. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 7(1), 74-91. [DOI]
van de Vrande, V. J. A., de Jong, J. P. J., Vanhaverbeke, W., & de Rochemont, M. (2009). Open Innovation in SMEs: Trends, Motives and Management Challenges. Technovation, 29(6/7), 423-437. [DOI]
Freel, M., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2009). Market novelty, competence-seeking and innovation networking. Technovation, 29(12), 873-884. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/17891

Popularising publications

de Jong, J. P. J., Bodewes, W. E. J., & Braaksma, R. M. (2009). Innoveren: Groeien door vernieuwing. SBP.
de Jong, J. P. J., Bodewes, W. E. J., & Braaksma, R. M. (2009). De innovatieve ondernemer. Stichting KIZ/EIM.

2007

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., Bodewes, W. E. J., & Harkema, S. (2007). Winst door Innovatie: Hoe Ondernemers Kansen Zien en Pakken. SDU Academic Service.
de Jong, J. P. J., Meinen, G., & Vermeulen, P. A. M. (2007). Innovation in Services: A Search for New Indicators. In T. Wolters (Ed.), Measuring the New Economy: Statistics between Hard-Boiled Indicators and Intangible Phenomena. (pp. 177-194). Elsevier Saunders.
de Jong, J. P. J., & den Hartog, D. N. (2007). Individual Innovation: The connection between leadership and employees¿ innovative work behavior. EIM Business and Policy Research.
de Jong, J. P. J., & den Hartog, D. N. (2007). How leaders influence employees¿ innovative behaviour. European Journal of Innovation Management, 10, 41-64.

2006

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & Marsili, O. (2006). The fruit flies of innovations: A taxonomy of innovative small firms. Research Policy, 35(2), 213-229. [DOI]
de Jong, J. P. J., & Vermeulen, P. A. M. (2006). Determinants of Product Innovation in Small Firms: A Comparison Across Industries. International Small Business Journal, 24, 587-609.

Professional publications

Hulsink, W., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2006). Sources of success: Small firms' use of networks to support the development of innovations. In Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research (pp. 351). Babson College University.

2005

Scholarly publications

Vermeulen, P. A. M., de Jong, J. P. J., & O'shaughnessy, K. C. (2005). Identifying key determinants of new product introductions and firm performance in small service firms. The Service Industries Journal, 25, 625-640.
de Jong, J. P. J., & den Hartog, D. N. (2005). Determinanten van innovatief gedrag: een onderzoek onder kenniswerkers in het MKB. Gedrag en Organisatie, 18, 235-259.
Vermeulen, PAM., O'Shaughnessy, KC., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2005). Identifying key determinants for new product introductions and firm performance in small service firms. The Service Industries Journal, 25(5), 625-640. [DOI]

2004

Professional publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & Janszen, F. H. A. (2004). High-tech starters: kenmerken, belang en spanningsvelden. In W. Hulsink, D. Manuel, & E. Stam (Eds.), Ondernemen in netwerken: nieuwe en groeiende bedrijven in de informatiesamenleving. (pp. 177-194). Van Gorcum.
de Jong, J. P. J., Vermeulen, P. A. M., & O'shaughnessy, K. C. (2004). Effecten van innovatie in kleine bedrijven: een empirisch onderzoek in industrie en dienstverlening. M&O, 58, 21-38.

2003

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & Vermeulen, P. A. M. (2003). Organising successful new service development: A literature review. Management Decision, 41, 844-858.
Bodewes, W. E. J., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2003). Innovaties in het midden- en kleinbedrijf. In P. A. Risseeuw, & A. R. Thurik (Eds.), Handboek Ondernemers en Adviseurs (pp. 323-338). Kluwer.
Bodewes, W. E. J., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2003). Innovatie in het midden- en kleinbedrijf. In P. Risseeuw, & R. Thurik (Eds.), Handboek ondernemers & adviseurs: management en economie van het Midden- en Kleinbedrijf (pp. 323-338). Kluwer.
Bodewes, W. E. J., & de Jong, J. P. J. (2003). Innovatie in het MKB. Management Executive, 1(2), 42-44.
de Jong, J. P. J., & Kemp, R. G. M. (2003). Determinants of co-workers¿ innovative behaviour: an investigation into knowledge intensive services. International Journal of Innovation Management, 7, 189-212.

2002

Scholarly publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & Kerste, R. A. J. (2002). De kracht van het idee: betere resultaten door innovatief gedrag van medewerkers. Academic Service.

2001

Professional publications

de Jong, J. P. J., & Kemp, R. G. M. (2001). Innovatief gedrag van medewerkers in dienstverlenende bedrijven. M&O, 5, 5-20.

1999

Professional publications

de Jong, J. P. J. (1999). Determinanten van exportsucces: Een model voor het industrële MKB. (RIBES; 9909). UU IVLOS.