Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing Institute

Supporting corporations to innovate with startups

500

chief innovation officers in our network

5

continents where those innovation leaders are working

1

million views for our research in past 5 years

500

chief innovation officers in our network

5

continents where those innovation leaders are working

1

million views for our research in past 5 years

The Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing Institute, led by its academic director, professor Julia Prats, aims to generate positive global impact by promoting corporate innovation, with a particular focus on the creative intersection between established companies and startups.

The Institute provides insights and supports chief innovation officers and presidents of corporate venture capital around the world. It is a leading source of expertise and knowledge in the collaboration between established companies and innovative startups, following the paradigm of open innovation.

Every year, the Institute generates publications, brings innovation leaders together for the Open Innovation Conference, provides practical expertise through bootcamps and events, and gathers under one roof IESE’s activities related to corporate venturing.

The Institute forms part of IESE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for the development of new ventures, innovation and growth.

Helping corporations to innovate with startups via corporate venturing

We hold regular conferences, bootcamps and other events, building a world-wide network to innovate and grow.

Participate in our conference

Learn about our Open Innovation Conference

Attend a bootcamp

Discover our Open Innovation Bootcamp

Become a network member

Join a community of innovation

Thought leadership and research

The Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing Institute has produced a series of studies that together constitute a blueprint for global innovation. Filled with real-world cases, best practices and common obstacles, the studies reflect the experiences of companies and startups working together to innovate. And we have produced special studies on Latin America, Asia and Europe, which reflect the varying situation by region.

Corporate Venturing Squads: Teaming Up with Other Corporations to Better Innovate with Start-ups

When corporations partner up to unlock innovation, all can benefit. Corporate venturing squads are formed by a small group of corporations joining forces to innovate with one or more start-ups. This study highlights their various forms and characteristics, shedding light on this multi-partner alliance's promising advantages and risks.

Corporations and Corporate Venturing Enablers

As corporate venturing opens the doors on innovation, it’s bringing more players in. Increasingly, corporate venturing enablers play key roles in the ecosystem.

Corporate Venturing & Technology Transfer in Europe

An overview of what corporate venturing is and its potential impact on the technology transfer field, providing insights for European leaders in government, universities and industry.

Corporate Venturing in Latin America

Corporate venturing is happening across the globe, but there has been scant information available on the practice in Latin America — until now. A regional study with site-specific recommendations.

Corporate Venturing with Deep-Tech Startups in Asia

Corporate venturing with deep-tech startups is growing quickly in Asia. Lessons learned and obstacles faced by regional companies partnering with deep-tech startups.

Corporate Venturing Success Cases & Obstacles

How are companies such as Adidas, Intel, SAP, Siemens and Telefónica tackling the most frequent challenges surrounding corporate venturing? 22 real cases of corporate venturing.

Balancing Autonomy & Impact of Corporate Venturing Units

When established firms and startups collaborate on innovation, getting the right mix of autonomy, control and integration is not easy. An exploration of how to get it right.

Increasing Corporate Venturing Speed While Reducing Costs

How much should it cost (in time and money) to quickly integrate the value of opportunities into the parent company using corporate venturing mechanisms?

Building, Scaling & Consolidating a Corporate Venturing Unit

The practice of corporate venturing is emerging at a great speed. Here’s where to start.

Let’s speak

Our expertise in open innovation and corporate venturing is unmatched. If you’d like more information or would like to invite us to speak at an event, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Voice of corporate innovation

Voice of corporate innovation

The Institute’s research has been published in the Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review and World Economic Forum. Its impact has received mentions in Bloomberg, Forbes, Financial Times’ Sifted, South China Morning Post, and more. Its research has been presented in conferences such as Web Summit, Mobile World Congress and Next Rise.

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Activities and alliances

Harvard Business Review
MIT Technology Review
World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum
European Commission
Mobile World Congress
CNBC
Forbes
South China Morning Post
Forbes
Bloomberg
Mobile World Congress
WebSummit
Next Rise
Kapita
Acciona
Cardumen Capital

Team

Mª Julia Prats

Mª Julia Prats

Professor

Entrepreneurship
Josemaría Siota

Josemaría Siota

Executive Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

Beatriz Camacho

Beatriz Camacho

Associate Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center