Abstract
The aim of this study is to understand what the current literature trend is on the relationship between absorptive capacity and innovation. The research problem is: what is the trend of possible future studies on the relationship between absorptive capacity and innovation? The methodology is based on the PRISMA protocol and a search was carried out in the Web of Science (WOS) and Scopus databases. After applying the filters based on the adopted criteria, we selected 90 articles with the highest impact factors, according to the databases WOS (Journal Citation Report) and Scopus (Scientific Journal Ranking). A chronological trend of constant research in recent years emerged, as well as the predominance of the periodicals Journal of Knowledge Management and Research Policy. The relevance of this systematic literature review is the fact that absorptive capacity has a positive, direct, and relevant relationship in the generation and mobilization of innovation.