TY - JOUR A1 - Hahn, Alexander A1 - Ahnfeld, Tobias A1 - Totzek, Dirk A1 - Petrova, Alisa A1 - Aldana, Jorge T1 - Innovation Due Diligence: A Comprehensive Framework to Assess Organizational Innovation Maturity in a Deal Context T2 - CORPORATE FINANCE N2 - This study integrates academic theory and practical insights to develop an integrative Innovation Due Diligence (IDD) framework for assessing the innovation maturity of a target in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The framework was developed through qualitative and quantitative refinements based on a systematic literature synthesis, expert interviews, survey data, and user assessments. It addresses gaps in the Due Diligence literature by integrating 43 criteria across five innovation areas. This study introduces a full version for buyers and a lean version for consideration in diverse deal contexts, enhancing valuation accuracy, risk assessment, and strategic alignment, particularly suitable for sellers. Y1 - 2025 UR - https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-ohm/frontdoor/index/index/docId/4390 IS - 11/12 PB - Dr. Otto Schmidt KG CY - Düsseldorf ER -