DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
- Innovation: definition, evolution, and types
- Disruptive vs. incremental innovation
- Structured innovation management processes
- Technology scouting and monitoring
- Trend analysis: sustainability, automation and AI, energy transition, deglobalization
Industry Insights:
Dr. Matthias Stratmann, Head of Sustainability Department at nova-Institute GmbH
“Sustainability: Importance, Challenges, and Practical Implementation”
Dr. Renata Jovanovic, Chief Scientific Officer, Deloitte South Asia, Quantum Ambassador
“AI and Quantum Computing for Chemical and Pharma Industries“
Laboratory Demonstration of Technology Trend: Flow chemistry and continuous processes
DAY 2: CORPORATE AND INNOVATION STRATEGIES
- Innovation strategy as part of corporate strategy
- Business Model Canvas
- M&A and start-up scouting as part of innovation strategy
- Joint ventures and venture capital
Industry Insights:
Dr. Lydia Simon, Managing Partner SEF Ventures, former Head of Sustainable Portfolio Management and Venture Manager Bio-based materials at Covestro
“Venture Capital as part of innovation strategy”
Laboratory Demonstration of Technology Trend: Sustainable synthesis strategies: photo- and electrochemistry
DAY 3: STRATEGIC R&D MANAGEMENT
- Strategic R&D management frameworks
- Innovation evaluation: TRL/MRL assessment, innovation radar tools
- Innovation controlling and decision gates: ROI and KPIs
- Portfolio and pipeline management
- Regulatory environment and patent landscapes
- Public funding programs
Industry Insights:
Dr. Rainer Freudenberger, Senior Research Scientist at Dow Performance Silicones
“Strategic Product Development: New Products, Processes, and Quality”
Laboratory Demonstration of Technology Trend: AI in chemical synthesis and formulation
DAY 4: DESIGN THINKING & OPEN INNOVATION
- Customer centricity and value creation
- Market segmentation and customer personas
- Design thinking methodology
- Rapid prototyping and validation
- Open innovation
- AI-supported ideation
Laboratory Demonstration of Technology Trend: Micro- and Nanoencapsulation in Agriculture, Cosmetics, and Coatings
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DAY 5: CHANGE MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION CULTURE
- Change management in organizations
- Leadership and team dynamics in innovation projects
- Innovation culture: methods, tools, and best practices
- Global trends and geopolitics: deglobalization and Asian culture
- Final discussion and feedback
- Certificate awarding
Laboratory Demonstration of Technology Trend: Personalized nanomedicine