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We create a better world

Deep-rooted analysis of technological, business, market and product category trends provides the foothold for holistic business.

  • Digitalization: In the digital transformation paradigm we rethink your customer interaction model and digitize routes-to-market while working with you to make a change.
  • Disruption: We turn tech-enabled threats into actionable venture initiatives to outperform market growth and challenge the status quo.
  • Circularity: Requires the research and development of new value propositions to tap into a future circular economy. We set up company-wide solutions while connecting you with the right ecosystem.
  • Servitization: We bring monetized services into play and research and design how to connect to smart physical products. IoT became a synonym for new financial and data-driven operating models.
  • Personalization: We reduce acquisition costs by researching and developing modular solutions that allow personalization. We believe in the value of late differentiation in the value chain.

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Our secret sauce is in the how

The Verhaert Strategic Innovation factory is active in the intersection of new products, services and ventures. Because of this, we partner up with start-ups, corporations and governments across industries. In multi-disciplinary teams, we get your innovation on track and improve your innovation capabilities. We do this by combining a highly experienced team, a comprehensive toolbox and a strong innovation ecosystem.

Create better ​ value propositions, ​ experiences & services Become ​ better innovators ​ Leverage upon ​ 3rd party resources, ​ ecosystems & technology ​ Access to ​ funding ​ Let’s boost your capacity to innovate

Some of our success stories

Cities and municipalities are eager to support the energy transition and the fundamental rework of existing buildings. To aid this process, our strategic designers have created a digital energy renovation platform with collaborative features that connect building owners with various stakeholders and assess beneficial interventions.

Ghent City

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

We aided in the creation of Demetra, a cutting-edge skin examination tool powered by AI. Our team helped align the features, functions, and benefits of the device to meet customer needs and provided product design services to ensure swift adoption in the industry.

Barco Demetra

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Our team of design experts supported a start-up’s development of a breakthrough ankle-foot prosthetic with a focus on preventing misuse and delivering an intuitive solution. We provided usability design and human factor engineering expertise.

Axiles Bionics

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

We transformed indoor wellness at home to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We devised a new product strategy for the entire European indoor wellness market, aligning features and costs to customer expectations to ensure competitiveness and customer appeal.

Villeroy & Boch Wellness

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Daily, each inhales up to 13,000 liters of air. The Green Deal legislation prioritizes improving indoor air quality, among other things. However, there’s currently a shortage of products and services that effectively enhance the air quality in residential buildings and office spaces.

Renson Sense

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Menzis is a trailblazer in the health insurance industry, paving the way for preventive healthcare. Our team assisted in creating a strong vision, defining the purpose, and exploring various lifestyle-enabling factors such as healthy eating, exercise, and mindfulness.

Menzis SamenGezond

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

The need for social care is increasing as society continues to grow and evolve. The Helpper platform addresses this demand by providing support to those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly, disabled, and patients with chronic conditions, as well as those who have demanding work schedules and need help

Helpper 

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Bosch Jet Wiper We revolutionized windshield cleaning with the Jet Wiper, marking a new era. The wiper arm integrates nozzle elements to spray washer fluid directly in front of the blade, avoiding spray mist that hinders visibility. Our strategic product design team played a crucial role in developing this attractive

Bosch Jet Wiper

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

The CeCe management app revolutionizes migraine detection and treatment. With the help of our design experts, we have developed a product that not only loos good but also functions well and offers unique and valuable experiences through its compelling service design.

Cefaly 

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

To enhance conference experiences, we validated a value proposition for Dicentis, a new IP-based conferencing platform. This platform offers immersive and interactive features, transforming Bosch into a service-oriented organization. Our research and validation efforts in both the US and Europe ensure the platform’s global success.

Bosch Conference Systems

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Our Academy team merges creativity and technical proficiency to address intricate challenges through a worldwide training program in Creative Engineering and Intrapreneurship, benefiting 300 high-potential employees. At DEME, intrapreneurs learn to unite imagination and practical abilities to create appealing, efficient, and commercially viable products, systems, and processes.

DEME

Become a better innovator|Strategic Innovation

Since 2017, Bayer has nurtured the development of over 900 certified innovation professionals through a custom-designed innovation learning and development program.

Bayer – digital transformation & servitisation program

Become a better innovator|Strategic Innovation

The Roastelier franchise streamlines in-house roasting, making it easy, attainable, and fully customizable. It enhances freshness and enhances the flavor. Roastelier gives barista businesses a distinctive advantage. To meet customer expectations and needs, we devised a product strategy that balances features and costs for the roaster equipment.

Nestlé Roastelier

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

AB InBev and Philips introduced the Perfect Draft, the first in-home beer tap. The device has undergone several upgrades, including the integration of digital technology. The Perfect Draft now connects users directly to the device via IoT.

AB InBev

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Onera Health’s polysomnography-as-a-service for home use – a stylish, functional product designed with customer needs in mind.

Onera Health

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

We supported crafting a seamless user-focused experience for a ground-breaking at-home skin scanner. It suggests personalized skincare products based on the user’s skin type and concerns. We comprehended customer needs and desires and developed a service that satisfies them. We also designed a user-friendly interface.

Beiersdörf

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Nestlé

The “out-of-home coffee experience” goes beyond the taste and quality of the coffee, incorporating the setting and ambiance of the establishment and the staff’s service. We aim to offer opportunities for socializing, unwinding, or taking a break from daily life.

Nestlé

New Value Propositions & Experiences|Strategic Innovation

Quick reads for inspiration

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Jumping the hurdles of sustainability

Hannover Messe 2025: Forging the future of innovation together

Driving innovation forward starts with knowing your team

Books

Book - Bouwen aan Morgen

Bouwen aan morgen

By Dany Robberecht & Stijn Smet

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The practice of new products and new business

By Johan Braet & Paul Verhaert

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Book - Het Verhaal achter Nieuwe Producten

Het verhaal achter Nieuwe Producten

By Koen Verhaert

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