Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The building blocks of open innovation building towards Business Ecosystem design. By incorporating Open Innovation Strategies as the next building block, businesses can create a dynamic and expansive innovation ecosystem beyond internal and partnership and certain collaborative boundaries.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Feeling trapped, break out of the box with Innovation Ecosystems We continue to fail to unlock the full potential of innovation. I continue to receive reports on the latest surveys on the management of open innovation and its progress. I asked Googles NotebookLM to provide a podcast of this series.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 7, 2024

If we fail to recognize that innovation is vital to our business, to sustain it to enable it to grow, we eventually die. We need to foster collaboration between individuals, organizations, and institutions, creating a symphony of ideas that resonate far beyond the boundaries of any single actor.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 14, 2021

It seems like new innovation types arrive at the scene all of the time, leaving people reaching for Google to get up to speed. Whether you’re new to innovation or have years under your belt, this simple guide that explains the different types might help. Open Innovation. Closed Innovation. Process Innovation.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

Implementing AI in your decision-making processes can result in: Faster time-to-market for new products Reduced costs of innovation Improved alignment with market demands For instance, AI can play a powerful role in ai for rapid prototyping and ai for concept testing , ensuring that your innovations are both viable and aligned with consumer needs.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Open innovation is a core strategy for transformative growth amongst a growing number of enterprise companies around the world. The days of boardrooms and R&D departments keeping innovation under lock and key are waning, as companies are increasingly preferring a more collaborative approach with startups and other external parties.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 10, 2024

So, I want to explain the importance of shifting our thinking towards designing innovation ecosystems. Organizations must rethink their innovation strategies and approaches and focus on opening up to building these interconnected ecosystems. Open collaboration should be at the top of my mind- far more than today.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 6, 2024

Embracing Innovation Ecosystems for Evolution and Revolution My definition of innovation ecosystems is that they, “innovation ecosystems are dynamic, interconnected networks of diverse actors and resources that come together to collaborate to drive innovation opportunity and create a more compelling value.”

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2018

The ability to tackle those larger societal problems within an ecosystem, or combine unique resources to overcome a complex challenge you are incapable of solving alone, do have greater potential in a collaborative adaptive system. Measuring innovation in ecosystems has real differences. As we learn we adapt, as we share we grow.

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IdeaConnection

AUGUST 17, 2018

When NASA wanted help for the design of its next robot it knew just where to go for innovative insights – the crowd. The space agency launched an open innovation competition to design an arm for a space robot named Astrobee, and the first winners have just been revealed.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

To look forward, I would argue we always need to look back and account for the progress made in managing innovation over the years. The idea encouraged exploring the organisation’s boundaries and engaging with customers, suppliers, and partners to co-create and co-innovate. The transformation journey is still part way complete.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In a world where thousands of startups emerge each year, companies looking to stay competitive need to engage actively with this innovation ecosystem. Startups often bring fresh ideas, new technologies, and agile development approaches, but identifying the right ones to collaborate with or invest in can be complex.

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eZassi

MARCH 18, 2025

Ezassi is a cutting-edge open innovation platform that helps organizations streamline their procurement and supply chain processes through advanced scouting, ideation, and technology discovery. Ezassi helps organizations identify and source eco-friendly materials, reduce carbon footprints, and collaborate with sustainable suppliers.

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InnovationManagement

MAY 19, 2021

Open innovation often requires global teams with national culture differences to work together, which presents some challenges. The post The Secrets to Making Open Innovation Projects Work appeared first on InnovationManagement. Here’s how to navigate them.

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PlanBox Innovation

AUGUST 3, 2021

Collaborative innovation software brings purpose, focus, and structure to collaboration to help you turn ideas into commercial value. Collaboration tools are necessary to the proper functioning of any business, especially for organizations with a large workforce spread across many different locations around the globe.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 5, 2020

Innovation is a buzzword in the corporate world today. If you aren’t on board with collaborating to form ground-breaking ideas, you won’t stay ahead in the fast-paced digital age. Successful innovation management derives from a mindset that welcomes new ideas and allows for a certain amount of risk.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 25, 2019

For corporations looking to collaborate with startups, the following factors need to be considered: Corporations should be aware of their problems (both internal and external) and focus on optimizing for quality over quantity. This will allow the corporate to more rapidly apply the benefits of the collaboration and develop the business.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 18, 2020

By having a repeatable method in place to collaborate around ideas and refine solutions for challenges as and when they arise, you can help safeguard your enterprise. All these benefits could contribute towards your business gaining a competitive edge during this uncertain period.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 22, 2017

As many of our business organizations seek to optimize their processes across the company, they are constantly reaching more outside to gain growing partnerships and greater innovation interactions. They are looking to complement and reinforce existing capabilities through more open innovation thinking and approaches.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

This approach provides access to diverse perspectives, accelerates innovation, and often leads to more cost-effective solutions than traditional methods. Whether it’s refining products, solving complex challenges, or gathering market insights, companies are increasingly turning to crowdsourcing to stay competitive.

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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

The closed innovation model can result in slower innovation cycles, higher costs, and increased risk of obsolescence in a rapidly changing market. But what is open innovation? Open innovation offers a compelling alternative by encouraging collaboration beyond the company’s own boundaries.

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100%Open

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

It’s clear that company innovation techniques are changing fast but how do we open innovation specialists react? If open is the’ new normal’ is our mission complete? It has been fascinating to watch how corporate culture and practices have opened up since we started on this open innovation journey 8 years ago.

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eZassi

JANUARY 8, 2025

A Guide to Business Model Innovation Business model innovation is a competitive strategy offering organizations a way to redefine their value proposition, operational structure, and revenue streams. Collaborate Across Teams Leverage ideation platforms to gather diverse insights.

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100%Open

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For example, this month’s tool in the spotlight is 100%Open Innovation Metrics. Many organisations now have the opportunity to look back at their open innovation programmes with an appraising eye. With some evidence behind them, they are weighing up the effectiveness of being open. How open is your organisation ?

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100%Open

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

.” As HeroX have noted in their blog post reflecting on the interview, there are five main points that came across during the Twitter Space: 1 – Open Innovation metrics are possible. Principle number one is to measure the benefits and the costs from both perspectives in your open innovation partnership.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many of our innovative approaches or systems are based on very often just an internal perspective, restricted in available resources and limited knowledge and insights, often constraining the evolving new solutions and then limiting the impact and outcome. Connecting up and Deploying Collaboration Tools.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 21, 2025

Breakthrough innovation isnt about minor upgrades or gradual improvements. Companies that achieve it dont just stay ahead of the competition; they set the direction for the future. But what exactly qualifies as breakthrough innovation? How does it differ from other forms of innovation?

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Open innovation & crowdsourcing resources Open Innovation, crowdsourcing, co-creation… overlapping terminologies to describe a trend towards more open business models and a closer collaboration with customers. On this page we gather a list of inspiring examples.

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Open innovation & crowdsourcing resources Open Innovation, crowdsourcing, co-creation… overlapping terminologies to describe a trend towards more open business models and a closer collaboration with customers. On this page we gather a list of inspiring examples.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

When we collaborate more openly with others, our odds of solving real problems and creating value for our customers and users increase. For corporates, open innovation is all about being transparent and public about the challenges and themes they're looking to go after and solve, and then finding the best-fit partners for that.

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Innovating4Energy

JUNE 30, 2023

Pinned to my door, is the needed path to the Collaborative Energy Transition Approach I have to admit that I am skeptical of individual energy organizations’ pledges to move toward a carbon-neutral future. We need to bridge the gap through collaborations at multiple firm levels. All obstacles can be overcome and are “doable”.

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Yet2

JANUARY 4, 2024

However, it can be difficult to market innovation needs efficiently and attract the right submitters. yet2 hosted a webinar with Tomoharu Hayama, Open Innovation Manager, Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals, and Kendra Gittus, Global Innovation Lead, Syngenta, to discuss open innovation portal setup, insights, and outcomes.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Why your company needs to think about crowdsourcing with the competition…. Understandably, the increase in competition and market saturation is seen by those who experience it as a direct threat to their organizational legitimacy. While it may seem counterintuitive, collaborating with your rivals actually makes sense.

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eZassi

MARCH 6, 2025

Technology discovery and scouting are essential activities for enterprise innovation programs and R&D departments to identify emerging technologies, startups, and market trends that can drive competitive advantage. Key Features: Strategic analysis of market trends and competitive positioning.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Yes, effectively leveraging generative AI for innovation will require a new, more integrated innovation operating model. Multidisciplinary Innovation Teams: Integrating generative AI into innovation will require diverse teams with expertise in areas like machine learning, creative design, engineering, and domain-specific knowledge.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By reacting and exploring, searching for change and competitive advantage, each company below has explored through technology and partnerships opportunities that build upon their Ecosystem’s unique strengths. Amazon: Approach: Amazon is known for its relentless focus on customer-centric innovation.

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eZassi

AUGUST 30, 2022

This infographic contains the five main objectives for organizations looking to ideate and collaborate more effectively in a competitive landscape. Identify collaborative partners and vet industry relationships to position new ideas as achievable in fast-paced competitive markets. Sustaining Innovation.

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