For every challenge there is a solution, and in these uncertain times, social innovators are making an impact and facing COVID-19 head on. HappyTap, a portable handwashing solution supported by the TRANSFORM initiative, is one such example, having recently launched its product in Bangladesh.
Inspiration from the social innovation frontlines against COVID-19
These social enterprises in Bangladesh, supported by the TRANSFORM initiative using the Exago solution, are combining local knowledge and experience working together with others to create much-needed solutions to the current COVID-19 crisis.
How Fleury brings its suppliers on board to improve business operations
Seeing innovation as a leverage for change, the Brazilian Fleury Group currently has 2,500 stakeholders involved in its innovation efforts. They have shared almost 3,000 ideas, of which close to a third have been implemented, generating 4.3 million reais of aggregated value in the last two years alone (approximately 900,000 euros).
TRANSFORM calls on social enterprises to apply to the open call
To help scale bold ideas to tackle the world’s big social, environmental and economic issues, the Unilever partnership with the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is now calling on social enterprises to apply to TRANSFORM. To invite ideas and promote collaboration to further catalyse impact, they have chosen Exago’s open innovation software.
Unilever partnership pledges £40 million to support social enterprises
In partnership with the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), Unilever is expanding its commitment to support social enterprises through the joint initiative TRANSFORM. To invite ideas and collaboration to further catalyse impact, they have chosen Exago’s open innovation software.
Six must-haves in the quest for open innovation success
We’ve seen how open innovation is stepping in to tear down more traditional corporate walls and to give you access…
Never forget your most valuable innovation asset
When targeting participants for your open innovation programme, consider suppliers, customers and universities. Yet, don’t forget your most valuable asset.
Where in the world is the audience for your open innovation programme?
As we’ve seen before, you’ll have to create audience-centric content to capture your open innovation audience. But, you should consider to locate suitable community places, as well as aligning your communication messages with your targets, places, channels and value pools. Your communication plan needs to include key timing, targets, formats and messages – to meet programme objectives.
How to conquer your audience
Giving you easy access to new sources of innovation, open innovation practices allow you to ask different questions of different communities.
Innovation beyond closed corporate walls
From talent spotting through to technology scouting and the development of special connections with main stakeholders, the benefits of open innovation are many, no matter the type of industry or how big or small your organisation.