@article{HahnAhnfeldTotzeketal.2025, author = {Hahn, Alexander and Ahnfeld, Tobias and Totzek, Dirk and Petrova, Alisa and Aldana, Jorge}, title = {Innovation Due Diligence: A Comprehensive Framework to Assess Organizational Innovation Maturity in a Deal Context}, series = {CORPORATE FINANCE}, journal = {CORPORATE FINANCE}, number = {11/12}, publisher = {Dr. Otto Schmidt KG}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, pages = {295 - 301}, year = {2025}, abstract = {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.}, language = {en} }