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Highlights
- Collaboration between academia and industry accelerates progress, drives breakthroughs, and transforms vision into impact.
- EarlyBirds bridges the gap between industry and research through an open innovation ecosystem of over 5 million global innovations.
- EarlyBirds empowers R&D and innovation leaders to turn idea into impact with speed, precision, and scale.
In a world where speed and adaptability define success, the ability to connect cutting-edge research with industry-ready solutions has never been more critical. Yet many organisations still face challenges in turning academic insights into practical outcomes. EarlyBirds, an award-winning open innovation ecosystem, is helping bridge this gap—enabling companies to accelerate innovation by tapping into a global network of technologies and expertise.
EarlyBirds is redefining how companies and researchers collaborate to unlock new value. Through its dynamic suite of programs and platforms, EarlyBirds enables organisations to access a vast ecosystem of global innovations (over 5 million) while supporting both immediate and long-term innovation goals.
Boosting Innovation with EarlyBirds
EarlyBirds offers a comprehensive set of tools designed to support every stage of collaboration and development. Its Skill Identification Program leverages AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to help organisations identify and retain top-tier talent, key to building effective innovation teams.
For companies looking to embed innovation deeper into their operations, the Explorer Program offers innovation as a service. This includes monthly innovation days, regular webinars, and access to an enterprise platform license, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve. Meanwhile, the Challenger Program zeroes in on specific organisational or technical hurdles, identifying the most relevant solutions through curated analysis and expert oversight.
Ecosystem Maps and Open Innovation
One of EarlyBirds’ tools is its Ecosystem Maps, which offer strategic insights into technology landscapes across industries. These maps highlight startups, scaleups, and mature players working on relevant challenges, enabling decision-makers to make data-informed, future-ready choices.
Additionally, the Open Innovation Ecosystem is an award-winning platform that allows businesses to find pre-existing solutions or post challenges for innovators to address. Whether it’s addressing net-zero goals, improving healthcare, or accelerating product development, EarlyBirds helps organisations find the right partners to innovate at scale.
In a world where collaboration drives progress, EarlyBirds empowers R&D leaders and innovators to bridge the gap between industry and research. With access to over 5 million global innovations and a customised suite of programs, EarlyBirds helps organisations solve complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and turn innovations into a competitive advantage.
