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💡 Voices from Munich's Innovation Ecosystem: Sarah Wittlieb on Collaboration as the Key to Munich's Innovation Success Following the launch of our new video series "Shaping the Future Together" in collaboration with MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM, we're delighted to present the first individual interview in the series - featuring Sarah Wittlieb, Vice President of Sales & Innovation at LabCampus. 🎤 Sarah shares her insights on the 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in driving innovation. She explains how collaboration enables us to tackle global challenges by connecting startups, research institutions, and large corporations. 🤝 Sarah is a leading figure in innovation management at LabCampus, a cutting-edge innovation centre located at Flughafen München. LabCampus is designed to foster cross-industry collaboration, bringing together global players, hidden champions, and newcomers. Located at one of Europe's top-ranked airports, it offers exceptional connectivity while providing the perfect link to the vibrant ecosystem of the Munich metropolitan region. 🌐 Building on these ideas of collaboration, we will be celebrating the second edition of the MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM Meetup in February. As a partner, 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 will join leaders from industry, academia, politics, startups, and venture capital to discuss Agenda 2030 and explore how we can shape Munich’s future together. Stay tuned for more impressions from all the different players in the ecosystem! 🚀

Open Innovation is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a business imperative. As companies mature in their innovation strategies, effective KPIs are critical to measuring the impact on corporate culture, skills, and strategic alignment. The future belongs to those who embrace open collaboration and measure results effectively. Are we ready to rethink how we track innovation? https://lnkd.in/efb8TskF

The Missing Link Between Strategy and Innovation Established companies know they must innovate to find growth in the digital era. So, in recent years, large companies have set up innovation labs, accelerators, hackathons, and open innovation programs to look beyond their core, pursue disruptive ideas, iterate, and experiment. Yet, most of these efforts produce little in the way of results. Corporate teams are outrun by startups. Innovation labs are shut down after failing to deliver growth at a scale that matters to the business. https://lnkd.in/gzUq6HYY

🌟IGNITE 2024: The Premier Innovation Conference in the Philippines 📍Event Overview: IGNITE 2024, the largest innovation conference in the Philippines, will take place on 🗓️October 11th (Friday) and 12th (Saturday), 2024, at the Fairmont Makati in Manila. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM each day. We expect around 1,000 participants, including startups, investors, large companies, media, and government officials. The event is an exceptional opportunity to engage with key players in the ASEAN startup ecosystem, explore the latest in technology and innovation, and create global business opportunities. The cost to attend is US$200 per person. More details can be found on our official website at www.ignite.ph. 📍About IGNITE: IGNITE 2024 is the largest innovation conference in the Philippines, co-hosted by TechShake and dentsu X, with sponsorship from JETRO, X-Hub Tokyo, Shell LiveWIRE, and other prominent organizations. 📍Program Highlights: ● Keynote Speaker Sessions: Hear from renowned experts and thought leaders in innovation. ● Wildfire Pitch Competition: Compete in the Philippine preliminary round of the Startup World Cup. Winners advance to the main event in Silicon Valley for a chance to win a US$1 million investment. ● Business Networking: Engage with startups, investors, and industry leaders throughstructured networking sessions. ● Exhibition Booths: Explore innovations from 10 Japanese startups invited by JETRO Manila and 10 tech companies and social enterprises from the SHELL Philippines' LiveWIRE program. 🤝Community Partners: More than 55 organizations from Japan and Southeast Asia are participating, including TAO Startup, e27, Techsauce, KUMPUL, TechNode Global, Accelerating Asia, and many others. Contact Information: IGNITE 2024 Secretariat 👩Contact Person: Anna Marielle Gabion (TechShake) 📧Email: anna@techshake.asia

Toshiba Corporation meets digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH 🚀 Today I had the pleasure of joining Tsuyoshi Yamada, VP, Next Business Development Div. of Toshiba Corp., and Kageyuki Iso, GM of Toshiba Europe GmbH‘s Net-Zero Business Hub, on a visit to TechHub.K67 to meet with digihub CEO Peter Hornik and three startups from the digihub network in NRW that offer innovative technology solutions in the areas of predictive infrastructure maintenance, digital injection molding production and optimization of energy systems for manufacturers: EXIST project CoMMoD, OSPHIM and RIZM (formerly Kerith) 🏭🌉♻️⚡️ Peter, who is himself has become an expert on the Japanese business environment thanks to digihub's close cooperation with JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization Düsseldorf and his participation in three delegation trips from Düsseldorf to Japan, briefly introduced TechHub and digihub to Yamada-san and Iso-san and then gave the floor to Louisa Desel, Philipp Otten and Sven Wauschkuhn to present their startups and innovative solutions🎙️ During the meeting, it was impressive for me to see how Toshiba, after establishing its Regenerative Innovation Center (RIC) in Düsseldorf just one year ago, is moving at a tremendous pace to connect with relevant innovation networks, startup ecosystems, clusters, etc. to jointly develop innovations and new business models in areas such as circular economy, net zero business or regenerative technology solutions 📈 And as someone who is primarily in contact with Japanese corporates, SMEs and startups that offer innovative technological solutions for today's challenges, it was great to learn how young and highly motivated entrepreneurs from Germany are also successfully developing and implementing deep-tech solutions for various tasks (as one of the millions of people suffering from poorly maintained bridges in NRW, I would be particularly happy to see CoMMoD's predictive maintenance solution applied quickly)🦾 I keep my fingers crossed that meetings like today's will lead to more Japanese-German cooperation in the development of technological solutions and business models for a circular economy and a future net zero economy🤞 #netzero #circulareconomy #innovation #startups #toshiba #networking

Established companies know they must innovate to find growth in the digital era. So, in recent years, large companies have set up innovation labs, accelerators, hackathons, and open innovation programs to look beyond their core, pursue disruptive ideas, iterate, and experiment. Yet, most of these efforts produce little in the way of results. Corporate teams are outrun by startups. Innovation labs are shut down after failing to deliver growth at a scale that matters to the business. Why does this keep happening? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6kHu-Xp #digitaltransformation #futureproof #lifelonglearning #educationalleadership #collaboration #communication #digitalinnovation #change #culture #strategy #commonground #sensemaking #canada #appliedresearch #futureskills

TRUTH via Steve Blank - ESPECIALLY in heritage ad/media-rooted firms, which need to acknowledge their unmistakable position in "crisis/wartime" mode. (I speak/highlight from just a tad bit of experience! 😃) "Well-managed organizations realize that they need both innovation and execution." "With execution being dominant in peacetime/competitive advantage, you have managers of process. In crisis/wartime, innovation is dominant. Instead of mangers of process you need innovation leaders who shepherd ideas through an innovation pipeline. " "Successful organizations recognize that innovation isn’t a single activity (incubators, accelerators, hackathons); it is a strategically organized end-to-end process from idea to deployment." https://lnkd.in/gxnGBAvh

Established companies know they must innovate to find growth in the digital era. So, in recent years, large companies have set up innovation labs, accelerators, hackathons, and open innovation programs to look beyond their core, pursue disruptive ideas, iterate, and experiment. Yet, most of these efforts produce little in the way of results. Corporate teams are outrun by startups. Innovation labs are shut down after failing to deliver growth at a scale that matters to the business. Why does this keep happening? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6kHu-Xp #digitaltransformation #futureproof #lifelonglearning #educationalleadership #collaboration #communication #digitalinnovation #change #culture #strategy #commonground #sensemaking #canada #appliedresearch #futureskills

🌟 Lithuania's innovation in 2024: progress and potential 2024 was a defining year for Lithuania's innovation ecosystem. Achieving great milestones and setting a strong foundation for future growth. Here's how Lithuania made its mark: 🔹Lithuania ranked 35th in the Global Innovation Index, reaching a key milestone set by the National Progress Plan. 🔹 With a +22% increase in cumulative innovation growth since 2017, Lithuania is among the leaders in the European Innovation Scoreboard. 🔹 Lithuania's unicorn valuations rank among the best worldwide, showcasing a resilient startup ecosystem. 🔹 High rankings in ICT usage highlight robust digital infrastructure. The year's progress demonstrates Lithuania's ability to adapt, innovate, and grow even in a rapidly changing global environment. Setting the foundation to make 2025 even more progressive. 🚀

PortXL’s October 14th ‘Innovator in a Day’ Masterclass is just around the corner! There are just a few seats left for this year’s 4th and last gathering of Innovator in a Day; don’t miss out! What will you learn in the masterclass? You’ll take a deep dive into the world of open innovation and how to work with start-ups and scale-ups to integrate new and cutting-edge ideas into your business. During Innovator in a Day, you will learn how to… • 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 into your business strategy. • 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 and an internal culture of innovation. • 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 with startups and scale-ups. • 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, governance and methodology. Innovator in a Day classes are limited to only 15 people in order to keep to an intimate setting for personalized learning and networking. You’ll get expert guidance from innovation consultants who are leaders in their field and want to help you learn how to implement strategic insights and innovations into your business while giving you the opportunity for hands-on learning. This masterclass is designed for businesses in the maritime sector who want to do more to incorporate innovation into their workflows. Sign up today! With only a few spots left, they will go fast! Join us in Rotterdam on October 14th! Click here: https://lnkd.in/ehjNbPg4 #innovation #innovationmanagement #startups #maritimeindustry