Join Axel Funhoff and Koen Verhaert as they discuss the five core strategies for value creation through innovation, balancing wanted and unwanted effects. In addition, they break down the five drivers for added value (purpose, usability, desirability, feasibility, viability) and challenge the dogma of the outdated, linear TRL framework.

In this episode, Wouter and Axel dive into the current state of corporate innovation and why traditional corporate venturing has largely fallen short. It’s time for companies to return to their core, focusing instead on strategic buy-and-build approaches, equal partnerships and targeted bolt-on acquisitions.

Join David Pas and Axel Funhoff in a fireside chat on the value implications of business strategies. Explore how Europe measures up against the US and China in innovation, why the real challenge lies in scaling ideas commercially, and gain practical insights into turning strong ideas into impactful results.

What’s driving the next innovation cycle? In this fireside chat, Aimée and Axel unpack the key trends, from emerging technologies like solid-state batteries, humanoid robots and AI to macro changes like near-shoring and the retreat from globalization. The session wraps with Axel’s tips for how companies can position themselves for success in the next chapter.