INNOVATION PROGRAM
Operationalize innovation at scale
INNOVATION PROGRAM
Operationalize innovation at scale
.01 Open Innovation & Labs
Integrate Innovation Ecosystems Seamlessly into Your Business
Bringing external innovation into internal operations is a challenge many organizations face. Despite the promise of Open Innovation and Labs strategies, the gap between external solutions and internal adoption often hampers progress. At Hack40, we bridge this gap by leveraging our expertise in startup acceleration and corporate innovation to deliver measurable results.
Our Unique Framework for Innovation Success
We’ve developed a proven framework that simplifies the integration of external innovations into corporate environments. This framework is designed to be easy to learn, adopt, and scale:
1.Design and Manage Corporate Startup Programs
Create local or international programs that connect your organization with top startups, driving innovation and fostering collaboration.
2.Build a Tailored Innovation Framework and Dashboard
- Develop a comprehensive system to manage both internal and external innovations.
- Track progress and measure impact with a clear, actionable dashboard.
3.Facilitate Trusted Collaboration
- Act as a neutral third-party to ensure smooth collaboration between startups and corporate teams.
- Bridge cultural and operational differences to unlock synergy.
4.Train Operational Teams
- Equip teams with the skills to experiment with external solutions rapidly.
- Focus on short-term trials that provide measurable business value.
Why Choose Our Approach?
- Deep Experience: Decades of expertise in startup acceleration and corporate innovation ensure proven methods.
- Customizable Solutions: Our framework adapts to your organization’s needs, whether you’re scaling locally or globally.
- End-to-End Support: From program design to team training, we’re with you every step of the way.
Ready to unlock the full potential of Open Innovation? Let us help you integrate the innovation ecosystem into your business for sustainable growth and transformation.
Recent use cases
Naval Group – ASIA Innovation Lab
Challenge: Naval Group needed to establish an Asia-based Innovation Lab to integrate internal and external innovations, build a team, and create a sustainable roadmap with a clear financial model.
Solution:
- Designed an innovation framework to align global and regional efforts.
- Built and structured a high-performing lab team.
- Developed a detailed roadmap with short- and long-term goals.
- Created a sustainable P&L model for long-term success.
Results: Successfully launched the SEA Innovation Lab with a cohesive strategy, motivated team, and scalable financial model, driving innovation in the region.
L’Oréal Group – Korean Innovation Center
Challenge: L’Oréal sought to establish a unified innovation framework to streamline collaboration between International Marketing, Research, Operations, and external partners in Korea, aiming to accelerate testing and contracting processes.
Solution:
- Designed a common innovation framework to align internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Developed tools and workflows to facilitate efficient collaboration and faster decision-making.
- Enabled smoother test and contracting cycles by integrating clear protocols and metrics.
Results: Successfully enhanced collaboration across departments and external partners, reducing time-to-market for innovations and strengthening L’Oréal’s position as an innovation leader in Korea.
.02 Startup Contest & Corporate Accelerator
Engage the Ecosystem for Transformative Innovation
Tapping into external innovation requires more than just access—it demands strategic engagement with the right startups and venture capital networks. At Hack40, we help you efficiently address your external ecosystem and leverage our extensive startup and VC networks to scout the most relevant innovations. By integrating the expertise and reputation of our scale-up accelerator, “Avantgarde,” we ensure the success of your open innovation strategy.
How It Works: A Proven Approach to Open Innovation
1.Define the Challenge
- Frame a clear and compelling business or innovation challenge that resonates with tech startups.
- Ensure the challenge aligns with your strategic goals and offers value to potential participants.
2.Engage the Startup Ecosystem
- Advertise the contest online and through dedicated meetups with startup communities.
- Use Hack40’s extensive network and the branding power of “Avantgarde” to attract top-tier talent and solutions.
3.Select the Best Solutions
- Review applications rigorously to identify the most promising startups and solutions.
- Prioritize scalability, alignment with your business needs, and innovative potential during selection.
4.Operate Testing and Co-Design
- Conduct on-site solution testing or host co-design events to refine ideas and create a Proof of Concept (POC).
- Ensure the POC is actionable and seamlessly integrates into your business operations.
Why Choose Hack40?
- Access to Elite Networks: Our relationships with leading startups, venture capitalists, and the innovation ecosystem give you unparalleled reach.
- Proven Track Record: “Avantgarde” has a reputation for accelerating the growth of startups and scaling innovative solutions.
- Customizable Engagement: Whether on-site testing or collaborative events, our process adapts to meet your unique goals.
- Seamless Integration: We don’t just find solutions—we ensure they are practical, scalable, and integrated into your business.
The Impact of Startup Contests and Accelerators
- Discover Cutting-Edge Innovations: Identify and engage with startups driving breakthroughs in technology and business models.
- Strengthen Your Brand: Position your organization as a leader in open innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Achieve Measurable Outcomes: Accelerate the path from ideation to business integration with validated, practical solutions.
Ready to transform your innovation strategy? Let Hack40 and Avantgarde help you uncover and integrate the next big breakthrough for your business.
Recent use cases
Club Med – Digital Experience Challenge
Challenge: Club Med aimed to enhance customer experience and boost revenues by leveraging innovative digital solutions. The goal was to identify and deploy on-site Proof of Concepts (POCs) in a real-world resort setting.
Solution:
- Startup Scouting: Selected 15 top startups aligned with Club Med’s goals.
- On-Site Deployment: Facilitated the deployment of POCs directly at the resort to test solutions in a live environment.
- Customer Impact: Focused on improving guest experience and operational efficiency to drive revenue growth.
Results: Delivered actionable insights and validated innovative solutions, enabling Club Med to adopt cutting-edge technologies that enhance guest satisfaction and business performance.
ALSTOM – Mobility & Sustainability Challenge
Challenge: Alstom aimed to recruit Asian startups and manage a Proof of Concept (PoC) program to experiment with innovative solutions aligned with local business teams, focusing on mobility and sustainability.
Solution:
- Startup Recruitment: Identified and engaged top Asian startups specializing in sustainable mobility solutions.
- PoC Program Management: Designed and implemented a structured PoC program to test solutions with local teams.
- Collaboration Facilitation: Ensured seamless integration between startups and Alstom’s operations.
Results: Successfully validated innovative solutions, strengthening Alstom’s sustainability efforts and fostering impactful collaborations with regional startups.
.03 Playbook & Organisation
Empower Your Team for Business-Wide Transformation
In today’s competitive landscape, innovation and digital proficiency are no longer optional—they are essential for sustained success. However, navigating constant market disruptions and new entrants can be daunting. At Hack40, we specialize in designing and implementing transformation strategies that empower your organization to thrive in this evolving environment.
Our Approach to Transformation
1.Audit and Assess
- Conduct a thorough analysis of your existing organizational structure, processes, and culture.
- Deliver actionable, operational recommendations tailored to your business needs.
2.Design a Winning Playbook
- Develop a comprehensive, easy-to-follow playbook for your employees.
- Draw inspiration from the world’s most successful startups and corporate leaders to create a model for success.
3.Engage and Empower Employees
- Facilitate a series of intensive workshops led by Hack40 experts and entrepreneurs.
- Ensure your team understands, adopts, and implements the playbook effectively.
4.Track and Measure Success
- Use our transformation dashboard to monitor the implementation’s progress and impact.
- Evaluate performance across key metrics to ensure sustainable growth and continuous improvement.
Why Hack40?
- Proven Expertise: Decades of experience in organizational transformation and innovation strategy.
- Actionable Solutions: Our recommendations are practical, results-oriented, and designed for real-world application.
- Employee-Centric Approach: Engage and motivate your teams with tools and frameworks that drive meaningful change.
- Measurable Results: Track success with our robust transformation dashboard for continuous optimization.
Benefits of a Business-Wide Transformation
- Enhanced Agility: Equip your organization to adapt quickly to market changes.
- Increased Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
- Stronger Alignment: Ensure everyone in the organization is aligned with strategic goals.
- Sustainable Growth: Build a resilient business prepared for long-term success.
Ready to transform your organization? Let Hack40 guide you in designing and implementing a playbook that empowers your team and drives lasting success.
Recent use cases
AXA – Digital product @Scale Playbook
Challenge: AXA needed to design and implement a common framework to accelerate the global deployment of a digital wealth platform while ensuring scalability and efficiency.
Solution:
- Framework Development: Created a unified playbook covering resource specifications, development processes, integration workflows, key deliverables, tools, and business plans.
- Best Practices & Business Cases: Incorporated proven methodologies and real-world examples to guide deployment.
- European Experimentation: Piloted the playbook in Europe to validate its effectiveness before global rollout.
Results: Delivered a scalable, best-practice playbook that streamlined the deployment process, enabling faster and more efficient global implementation of AXA’s digital wealth platform.
Disney – Digital Playbook
Challenge: Disney required a comprehensive playbook to guide IT, Digital, and Marketing teams through the experimentation phase and validate the go-to-market strategy for new business services and an omnichannel approach.
Solution:
- Playbook Design: Created a structured framework tailored to the needs of IT, Digital, and Marketing units.
- Experimentation Phase: Outlined processes to test and refine new business services effectively.
- Go-to-Market Validation: Provided tools and metrics to evaluate readiness and ensure successful market entry.
Results: Delivered a unified playbook that streamlined collaboration across business units, ensuring structured experimentation and a validated omnichannel go-to-market strategy.