If you're managing an innovation portfolio and aligning initiatives with your company’s strategic goals, this program is built for you. You'll gain practical tools to lead strategic innovation, tap into the power of open innovation, and develop ventures that attract investment and deliver real value.
DOWNLOAD PROGRAMDuration: 6 Days
Starts: October 10, 2025
Location: Wintercircus Ghent
Fee: € 5750
Language: English
This program is designed for you when you are:
- Innovation manager
- Head of Innovation
- Innovation Director, and you are willing to strengthen your abilities to align innovation with strategy
You share your knowledge and experiences with your peers, as they do. In addition to the knowledge you get from the experts, this program is real-world learning
Six days of interactive sessions will energise you to put your hands to the plow. Guided by peers and experts you do this already during the sessions, applying to your context
DAY 1 | 14|11|25
INNOVATION, THE SOIL OF YOUR STRATEGY
Ask the right questions to ensure innovation plays a strategic role across all business lines. Organize and establish a strategic flow of innovative ideas.
DAY 2 | 16|01|26
COLLABORATING IN A THRIVING ECOSYSTEM
Building collaborations yields better results. Learn seven strategies to grow your business and ideas, with tools like the stakeholder framework and Win-Win Canvas.
DAY 3 | 06|03|26
FASTER MARKET WITH OPEN INNOVATION
Gone are the days enterprises relied solely on internal R&D. Today, knowledge flows freely among organizations, including companies, governments, and universities.
DAY 4 | 24|04|26
HOW TO BUILD INVESTIBLE VENTURES
Many innovations need different sales approaches, making them better suited for new ventures. Creating new ventures prevents failure and fosters external cooperation.
DAY 5 | 19|06|26
FORESIGHT TO FUTURE PROOF INNOVATION
Navigate uncertainties to future-proof your innovation portfolio, maintaining relevance and competitiveness. Identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
DAY 3 | 04|09|26
MANAGE THE INNOVATION PORTFOLIO
In the landscape of product portfolio management, innovation is the competitive cornerstone. Learn the tools for successful innovation and portfolio optimisation.
Aligning innovations with the overall strategy we learn from Pablo Izquierdo
We explore what innovation entails with Bram Roosens, professor Innovation at UGent
Business Model Innovation on the stairway to greatness, we do with Nadine Roijakkers
We learn from all about, Joachim Vandaele prototyping and testing our ideas any step of the process
Piet Verhoeve enables smart collaborations so organisations can grow and innovate faster
Sarah Boone learns us all the detailes of innovation portfolio management
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