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XNode worked with X5 Retail Group’s Innovation Department to scout 100 top-notch Chinese startups. The aim was to co-develop innovation solutions to automate and robotize retail processes, as well as the testing of new technologies, products, and services.
In December 2019, a total of 100+ startups were scouted with 20+ brief reports delivered.
Among the shortlisted 20+ startups, successful pilots are already underway in the scenarios of ADAS, biogas and AGV.
Pilots have the potential to roll out across X5 Retail Group’s various formats that cover 14,400 stores and comprise the brands: Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, and Karusel.
NIPA | National IT Industry Promotion Agency, https://www.nipa.kr/
XNode worked with the 2 selected Korean startups on their business model localization and business partner meetings, helping them fully embedded in the market and accelerating their entry to China.
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Active exploration of 3 new business opportunities for Oney, Achieving Problem/Solution fit through rapid iteration and customer interaction, building a bankable business case to gain HQ support for follow-on investment.
Oney Incubation Program: a tailor-made incubation program to rapidly explore the 3 business opportunities through a rigorous process of validation and customer interaction. After the program, 1 proposition was turned into a compelling business case with customer traction, while the other 2 proposition proved not to be viable in the market.
50+ brand managers
Kering China and APAC
2-day innovation workshop in Shanghai (powered by Fabernovel and XNode)
To gather in-depth knowledge on pre-determined topics relevant to Kering group’s strategy and get inspired by best innovation practices in different fields and industries
Various brand managers from China and the APAC region, as well as innovation team from the group
Adopt and apply a completely new entrepreneurial process and mindset;
Help internal teams validate their innovative ideas with real customers and leads to more launching opportunities;
Accelerate the process of prototyping and building Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to go to market faster.
A multitude of BU’s and markets all with its own dynamics and interests;
Time-consuming and costly process for idea and concept development;
The challenge to quickly learn from the market feedback and improve iteratively.
Lean Startup Methodology:
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Innovation is a key priority for Michelin to achieve its 2020 Ambitions. In order to achieve those ambitions, Michelin decided to set up a Corporate Innovation Board which initiated the Incubation Program Office.
In China, Michelin IPO (the innovation department) aims to build a strong portfolio of new business models and solutions in the following domains: (1) commercial fleet (2) individual consumers’ mobility needs, (3) retailers, consumer experience on food and travel
Our mission is to create game-changers by unlocking intrapreneurs and innovators, shaping the future together.
By enabling intrapreneurs to test and validate their ideas (market, product, operational) through the stages of rapid prototype, Incubation-MVP (minimum viable product) to Incubation-Industrilization ahead of moving into Ignition (acceleration).
This proposal outlines a full support structure to incubate and accelerate the Ericsson internal teams over a 2 months period. With our support, we aim to accelerate the proposition from idea to prototype, build a comprehensive business and investment case and validate the concept in the market to generate customer traction.
Scouting top-notch Chinese start-ups for collaboration on both business and tech development with the aim to become the partner and early adopting venture client of selected startups.
BMW did not have the connection with startups, entrepreneurs, community and network
Lack of experience in creating and managing Proof of Concepts, Pilots and Business cases together with startups
On Oct. 12th 2018, BMW Ideation Workshop was held in Beijing.
Together with colleague from 4 Bus(business unit), we helped to better clarify the challenges and pain points faced by BMW