From Idea to Prototype

We have a firm conviction in the power of ideas. Our Idea Lab transcends the process of ideation, the systematic discovery of new and innovative business concepts and the translation from concept to start-up, commercialization and launch. We focus on innovative ideas with either improve an existing process (pro- cess innovation) or create totally new digital technology. We emphasize cloud-based services, in the B2B and B2C sectors, taking into account our own consultancy experience and business network.

Training and Mentoring

We offer a range of training and mentoring services in the fields of digital innova- tion and entrepreneurship:

• Practical and theoretical training on Grant writing for young academicians

• Training on advanced data analytics technologies and Models

• Training on Business Model Innovation and Strategic planning

• Innovation planning

• Investment promotion

• Internationalisation & partnership

• Research licensing and commercialisation

• eCommerce & Online marketing

• Customer relationship management (CRM)

• Customer experience management

We conduct an innovation mentoring service, whereby we bring together young entrepreneurs and investors, researchers and managers in touch with highly qualified and proven innovators and entrepreneurs. In addition, we support publicfunded training initiatives, such as those of the Erasmus+ and NORHED program and other national and international programs.

Research and Commercialization

We plan, strategize, execute and commercialize innovation and entrepreneurship research.

Research Programs

We work to define research programs for companies or universities. These can be donor-funded like: EU (Horizon 2020, Erasmus +) and NORAD (NORHED, NORPART) funded programs or can be commercial operations. We implement a wide range of programs, including:

• Socio-economic research

• Digital Health

• Digital Education

• Customer surveys and focus groups

• Price/service analysis

• Product assessment

• Public opinion and digital polling

• Contracted scientific research, in conjunction with an international network of universities and research institutes.

Commercialization

We work with individual researchers or research teams as well as research institu- tions to commercialize research. Our services include:

• Financial, technical and commercial assessment

• Patenting

• Marketing

• Outsourcing

• Licensing

• Market and commercial development and implementation

Entrepreneurship Programs

We support universities, research institutes, business companies, governmental regional Innovation, and technology offices to structure entrepreneurship programmes towards creating descent job creation. Launch Entrepreneurship programmes to enhance creativity potentials of students, staff, partners and other stakeholders in academic institutions. We organize open innovation programmes: structured engagements by which a company or university can solicit external engagement for key research interests, problem solving, or product/ser- vice development.

For government organizations, Universities & training institutes we support the strategic planning and launch of:

• Start-up competitions

• Inventor or innovator awards

• Business innovation or start-up centers

• Science park development

• International student/researcher exchanges

• R&D commercialization programs

• Open innovation initiatives

• EU-funded initiatives under Horizon 2021-2027, Erasmus+ and other programs

Innovation Incubation

We offer a stable and nurturing environment for innovative, scalable, and growing businesses. Start-ups understandably need to focus on getting their product ready for market. We support start-ups by taking care of mission-critical but non-essential needs, such as:

• Co-creation and co-working space

• Intellectual Property Protection

• Website development and online marketing

• Company registration

• Accounting and tax

• Access to local, regional, international funding for start-ups

• Our incubation services allow small teams to leverage their skills and their ideas, getting to market faster and avoiding common traps and pitfalls along the way.

In addition to incubation, we provide:

Acceleration

Access to our broader network of potential local and international business angels and Venture Capitalists (VCs) as well as support for market launch and growth;

Mentoring

Access to mentors, including successful entrepreneurs and manager, who can support personal and professional growth.