This study aims to develop an innovation network model to help MSMEs recover from the downturn due to the pandemic. The basic model used is an innovation network consisting of associations, suppliers, customers and government. The basic model was developed by adding capital and digitalization variables to suit the needs. Data processing uses a structural equation model and the sample is MSMEs in West Java province. This study is the first on the innovation network model for MSMEs affected by the pandemic and the largest number of MSME respondents. The results conclude that according to MSMEs in Indonesia, suppliers, customers, government, associations, capital, and digitalization have an effect on the innovation network. This study concludes that associations, suppliers, customers, government, capital and digitalization all have a positive effect on the innovation network. This finding is the first in the innovation network model for MSMEs that accommodates the needs of the industry to recover from the pandemic situation and adds new literature on industrial innovation networks. While previous studies have a lot of similar literature, all focus on certain types of businesses and on normal economic conditions. This study is different from similar studies because it was conducted on MSMEs in all business sectors and economic conditions in crisis due to the pandemic. These results can be used as a reference in decision making to increase the growth of MSMEs with limited resources.

In a context where ICTs are indispensable elements for the development of business activities, it is necessary to know their influence on the internal improvement of processes. This research seeks to establish the influence of ICTs on the competitive advantage of micro-enterprises in Huancayo 2024. Research developed under a basic type study, has a quantitative approach with a correlational and cross-sectional level, the sample was made up of 59 entrepreneurs in the bakery sector in the province of Huancayo. Data analysis and processing was carried out using structural equations based on PLS. The study obtained the following results: a Sperman 's Rho correlation coefficient of 0.821 with a significance level of ,000 which shows a high and positive degree of influence between ICTs and competitive advantage as well as its different dimensions Level of use, alignment of use and training; Likewise, the general hypothesis is accepted, which establishes that there is a significant relationship between Information and Communication Technology ( ICTs ) and the competitive advantage in SMEs in the pastry sector - Huancayo 2024.