Innovation isn’t optional anymore - it’s essential for survival and growth.
Corporate innovation ecosystems act as gateways to groundbreaking ideas, new technologies, and unexplored business models.
But what makes up such an ecosystem?
💸 Corporate Venture Capital Arms: Investment units within larger corporations that provide funding to external startups with strategic value.
🧪 Innovation Labs: Dedicated units within companies focused on developing new products, services, or technologies through experimental and innovative approaches.
✴️ Incubators and Accelerators: Programs that support early-stage startups by providing resources, mentorship, and funding to help them develop and scale their business ideas.
🏫 Universities and Research Institutions: Collaborative agreements with academic and research entities to access cutting-edge expertise and technologies for mutual benefit.
🌐 Startups and Scaleups: Collaborations between corporates and younger, smaller companies to leverage mutual strengths for growth and market expansion.
🤝 Other corporations: Partnerships between companies aimed at leveraging each other’s capabilities to drive joint innovation and address complex challenges.
Did I miss any stakeholder? And which one delivers the most value in your opinion?
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