12 Useful Resources for Open Innovation
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In this post we have collected some of our favourite Open Innovation resources. No more need to scour the internet trying to learn how on earth this ‘Open Innovation’ thing works – everything you need is right here! These Open Innovation resources will help you run great Open Innovation events and initiatives.
This post is updated regularly. Last update: July 15.
Idea generation
- Great guide on gathering top notch ideas - How to Run Idea Generation Events by Nesta UK
- A creative approach to idea generation - Generating Unexpected Ideas: reframing your challenge
- Unconventional guide to social innovation - Social Innovation Camps: a toolkit for troublemakers
- Our Open Innovation Crash Course. A quick and exciting introduction to the topic.
Challenge prizes and hack-a-thons
- Everything you need to know about hack-a-thons - Hackathon in the Box Guide
- View the video of this innovative energy saving hack-a-thon: Stories from an Energy Saving Hackathon
- Our go to steps for running an Open Innovation challenge - How to Run an Open Innovation Challenge in 5 steps
- One of Nesta’s extensive guides on how to run a challenge prize: How to Run a Challenge Prize
- Another Nesta resource on best practices for challenge prizes. See the range of ways that you could use a challenge prize to make an impact - Challenge Prizes Practice Guide
- Interesting post on sourcing new ideas through experimentation. Great Open Innovation resource: Sourcing new ideas
- Everything you need to know about idea contests - Our most asked questions and answers on challenge prizes
Innovation spaces
- Learn how to choose a space for Open Innovation - How to Choose a Space for Open Innovation
- Learn how to start your own innovation lab: Unicef Innovation Labs
Looking for more resources and inspiration? 32 Inspiring Examples of Social Innovation will get your ideas rolling!
This post is updated regularly. Last update: March 14.
