(c) 2007 Center for Innovation1 Center for Innovation René Blok VC Business Company 21th of March 2007

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation2 Center for Innovation Experience – Knowledge – Network

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation3 Center for Innovation But People Always have the same questions About innovation Possibility for quick wins? Our current portfolio is OK, isn’t it? What does it cost? Will I be able to compete better? Is there a customer need? Will it make any profit? How does it look? Is this our core business? Bottom Line – What’s inn it for me?

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation4 Center for Innovation It is always a struggle to answer questions about innovation. But one thing is for sure….. ”using money in innovation is an investment, not an expence……”

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation5 Center for Innovation Welcome by the Center for Innovation Thousands of people are daily working to increase our wealth by inventing “new” products. But are they really new. Most of the innovated products are a good combination of 2 or more existing products. The Center for Innovation will offer a platform for organizations who’s objective is to increase successful innovations. By sharing experience, knowledge and networking!

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation6 Center for Innovation Why are we centering? To increasing the success! The success of innovating depends on 3 factors: The innovation process (process). The type of innovation (content). And the environment (context). The right balance between these three factors is the key to success!

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation7 Center for Innovation Process A true innovation is transforming an idea into a valuable solution (product) for the customer. That’s why a structured innovation process is crucial.

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation8 Center for Innovation Content There are different forms of innovating, but there is always a balance between new technologies and the current and new demands in the market. Our strength will be: New products that will create a demand.

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation9 Center for Innovation Context Environmental. Whats your companies culture on innovation? The best Ideas are closest to the costumer (bottom – up). Incentives and media attention are motivators. Cooperation and teamwork brings good ideas. The “lone wolves” have GREAT ideas.

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation10 Center for Innovation Collaboration Platform Connecting both the teams and the lone wolves in company’s whose business it is to innovate new products. ….make things interesting…….. ….. Make them hungry…….

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation11 Center for Innovation Beyond Interaction Talk your dream and walk your talk…… It’s not about talking, but about doing. Members experience what it is to innovate. They share crucial knowledge about innovating. And expand their network.

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation12 Center for Innovation Initiative The Center for Innovation is an initiative of the Dutch VC Business Company. More than 25 years of experience in innovating and idea management.

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation13 Center for Innovation Objectives The Center for Innovation will take off in autumn It will be an international (European) platform for Innovation. The member program will be ready in August Already … Dutch company’s are involved with in the field of idea management..

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation14 Center for Innovation Location The Center for Innovation will be located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Through an excellent and updated website, we will be accessible 24 – 7 – 365.

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation15 Center for Innovation Experience – Knowledge – Network Interested? Just leave you business card or send an to: …. And remember: …don’t talk about expenses, it’s an investment……

(c) 2007 Center for Innovation16 Center for Innovation Experience – Knowledge – Network Questions? René Blok