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Bridging the gap: insights from open innovation partnerships that delivered
Open innovation promises faster NPD and better formulations, but making it work across corporate R&D, startups and academia requires more than good intentions. Drawing on 30+ years of experience building technology partnerships at Unilever and Flora Food Group, this talk shares practical lessons on what makes open innovation deliver real results to create value. From structuring partnerships and managing IP to creating the trust and agility needed to move from lab insight to scalable product and success in the marketplace. If you’ve ever wondered why some tech partnerships transform your pipeline and others stall at the pilot stage, this session is for you.
(10 min presentation and 5 min audience Q&A)
