Making collaborative innovation a success: three moves to design future proof innovation partnerships

This training program is designed to help organizations, innovation teams and individuals navigate the complexities of innovation management, particularly in collaborative environments and ecosystems.

By utilizing techniques as design thinking and simplification and following three simple steps, participants can develop robust strategies for collaborative innovation, partnerships, joint value propositions and commercialization, ensuring sustainable growth and creating collaborative advantages.

15:30-19 hr

Time

295 ex VAT per participant

Price

Amsterdam

EDGE

Collaborative Innovation

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Making collaborative innovation a success: three moves to design future proof innovation partnerships

In today’s highly competitive and interconnected business world, innovation is crucial for survival. Yet it often demands expertise beyond what an organization possesses internally. Collaborating with external partners is increasingly necessary but comes with challenges, such as choosing the right partners, capturing the full value of innovation, commercializing inventions, and managing intellectual property effectively.

In this training we present the Innovation Matrix; it offers a streamlined and structured approach to tackling these challenges. It provides a clear framework for organizations of any size – whether start-ups, scale-ups, SME’s, large corporations, institutes or universities – and for professionals across various roles to strategically manage innovation.

By leveraging intellectual property, simplification techniques, and design thinking, we guide participants through three essential steps: THINK, STRATEGIZE, and ACT. These steps help organizations develop comprehensive strategies for innovation, build effective partnerships and ecosystems, commercialize new ideas, and manage the complexities of intellectual property, ensuring long-term success.

For whom?

For Organizations:
Ideal for all types of organizations—startups, SMEs, corporations, social enterprises, universities, R&D institutes, accelerators, and incubators—seeking to excel in collaboration and build lasting partnerships.

For Professionals:
Perfect for professionals—innovators, project managers, business developers, engineers, artists, and more—who want practical insights into ecosystem collaboration, partnership building, and stakeholder management.

Program

Join us from 15:30 to 19:00 for an engaging, hands-on session that blends practical insights with a touch of theory, all within a collaborative innovation framework. Get inspired by real-world examples, and dive into a case study or an actual challenge from your organization to apply what you’ve learned directly to your work!

Speaker

Mirjam Ros

FAQ's

Who is the speaker?

Mirjam Ros is a seasoned expert in innovation and collaboration, specializing in helping organizations navigate a rapidly changing, complex and interconnected world. With over 25 years of international experience, including 15 years in leadership roles, she has a deep understanding of building effective partnerships to drive innovation and impact. Her work focuses on innovation models, partner selection, ecosystems, contracting and strategic management of intellectual property (IP). Mirjam emphasizes simplifying processes and strengthening collaboration to develop more innovative products and services.

In 2024, she joined nlmtd, the Innovation & Impact Agency in Amsterdam, where she contributes to collaborative innovation, sustainability, and transitions. She also coaches start-ups and SMEs in international accelerator programs.

Previously, she held key roles at Airbus Netherlands, TNO Industry & Technology, and Stork Fokker (currently GKN). Mirjam co-authored “The Innovation Matrix,” a book that makes innovation and co-creation accessible, particularly in managing IP strategically and practically.

About nlmtd x

At nlmtd, we aim to make organizations future-proof by helping them respond to opportunities and threats arising from rapid market changes. We assist your organization through assignments in strategy, innovation, and transformation. We also want to make a long-term impact on your organization, which is why we established the nlmtd Academy. Through masterclasses and training sessions, we aim to inspire, transfer knowledge, and develop skills. We apply our knowledge, expertise, and experience to support your development, enabling you and your organization to make a truly sustainable leap forward and remain agile in the face of future changes

Learnings after the workshop:

Discover the “paradox of openness” in open innovation—and how to navigate it effectively.
Understand how your organization’s context shapes the opportunities and challenges of collaboration.
Learn how to identify the perfect partner—and when to spot a misfit.
Spot the red flags of partnerships that could quickly turn competitive.
Start crafting a strong joint value proposition with your partner.
Gain a practical framework to:
- Approach and assess potential partners with targeted questions.
- Design collaborative partnerships with success in mind.
Define your next three steps to make collaborative innovation a success!