Launch a Program

NineSigma is the leader in Open Innovation services, which help our clients in the design and launch of successful OI programs. We work with clients along the two dimensions of Engage and EnableSM (see diagram) to maximize long-term success. We can begin work with clients at any point in their OI program development – from pre-planning assessments, executive alignment and business case, to the optimization of an existing OI program.

The Enable dimension is focused on the "people" side of open innovation. The Enable dimension is all about building high-performance OI organizations. Along this dimension we work with clients in the following areas of open innovation Enablement:
  • organization design
  • process, and supporting roles & responsibilities
  • metrics
  • rewards and recognition
  • training & development
  • knowledge management in support of open innovation
Engage Enable Graph

The Engage dimension is focused on leveraging the global innovation community to find solutions. Along this dimension we work with clients in the areas of open innovation Engagement:
  • project selection
  • engaging the global innovation community
  • ecosystem development
  • supplier / university elite networks
  • inter-company collaboration
In our work on over 1,500 open innovation projects we have developed many best practices that we bring to each client project. Our goal is to work with you to rapidly develop OI capacity in your organization to leverage the global innovation community for new knowledge, capabilities and breakthrough innovation.