Your innovation efforts aren't delivering results.

We help organizations turn innovation from expensive theatre into purposeful strategy that builds lasting competitive advantage.

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What's going wrong

  • Lots of innovation activity, but no business impact
  • Wasting money on ideas that don't matter to your business
  • No system to make innovation happen consistently
  • Can't connect with the right startups and partners
  • Innovation projects get stuck in bureaucracy

How we fix this

We build innovation systems that deliver consistent business results.

  • Focus innovation efforts on your most important business goals
  • Build internal systems so innovation happens reliably, not randomly
  • Connect you to our network of startups and researchers
  • Navigate company politics and culture challenges
  • Move from endless pilots to solutions that actually work

Our proven five-stage methodology works.

We show you exactly where your innovation capabilities stand today and how you compare to industry leaders. You'll get a clear picture of your strengths and biggest opportunities.

We work with your leadership team to create an innovation strategy aligned with your business goals. This focuses your investments where they'll create the greatest impact.

We turn your innovation vision into practical structures and processes that make innovation a natural part of how your organization works.

We provide hands-on support to make innovation happen and build lasting capabilities within your team.

We help you stay ahead of disruptive forces and seize emerging opportunities through ongoing scanning and strategic planning.

What you get

  • An innovation strategy aligned with your core business objectives, ensuring investment is focused on what matters most.
  • Robust systems and processes that move your organization from occasional bright ideas to a reliable engine for measurable results.
  • Access to a powerful ecosystem of startups, researchers, and partners to accelerate results and de-risk new initiatives.
  • A stronger internal innovation culture, giving your team the skills and confidence to drive solutions long-term.
  • The strategic foresight to navigate disruption, turning emerging trends and technologies into a competitive advantage.

Why choose us

We've Done This from the Inside
Managed innovation budgets and programs at companies like Deloitte, Scotiabank, and TD. We know the politics and challenges you face.

Canada's Biggest Corporate Innovation Program
Ran Communitech's program working with over 100 large companies. We have the startup connections and know what actually works.

We Make It Work in Tough Places
Successfully drove innovation is large risk-averse organizations such as the Canadian Armed Forces and Health Canada.

Ready to build your competitive advantage?

Reach out to discuss how our experienced team can help you turn your innovation efforts into measurable impact and sustainable growth.

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—Michelle Simms , President & CEO, Genesis

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