Open innovation was first coined in 2005 by Berkeley professor Henry Chesbrough, in which he theorised an innovation process driven by the exchange of knowledge between companies, individuals and public agencies. The idea was that organisations could leverage external input combined with internal research activities to facilitate innovation and drive the development of new products to market. In essence,…
In today’s global business landscape, a company’s success is often measured by its reach, access, and ability to innovate. Reach is important for getting a product right in front of customers, while access to resources and market channels governs the ability of a company to develop its product from concept to maturity to market. The same goes for…
Germany: The Ideal Startup Launchpad For decades, Germany has been dominating the globe with high-quality manufacturing goods and cutting-edge innovation. Germany has become one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the world. Its tech sector is forecasted to grow up to 280 billion euros—a climb of more than 20%—by 2022. The German government has transformed and…
Expanding into a new market is a risky business. This is especially true for Asian startups looking to expand beyond Asia and into high-growth international markets like Europe. How should startups uncover and address a whole plethora of market barriers to set themselves up for success in their internationalisation journey? Is market validation the key?…
The increasing spotlight on start-ups in recent years has resulted in many regions upping their game to support and grow many startup ecosystems. Europe, in particular, presents interesting startup investment trends to pay attention to. With the rise and demise of prolific European business empires throughout the ages, and two global wars that have seen…
As the political centre of Germany and one of the most dynamic economic regions in Europe, Berlin is Germany’s largest city. The city itself is home to 3.7 million and about 6 million live in the local region. The high standard of living at a relatively low cost, lively locale and diverse community attract talented…
As the 4th most innovative economy in the world and largest market in Europe, Germany is an attractive destination for global and regional investors, and its strategic location makes a good springboard for international businesses looking to enter the European market. In the Global Innovation Index 2021 of the World Property Organization, Germany takes the…
When fintech got its start in Germany Fintech in Germany can be traced back to the early 2000s when established banks were focused on transitioning from counter banking to direct banking. Leaders of this movement included Deutsche Bank (Deutsche Bank 24), Commerzbank (comdirect) and Frankfurter Sparkasse (1822direkt). What makes Germany ideal for fintechs Germany has…
Boasting a mature technology market and a successful healthcare system with at least 90% of their population insured, international healthtech startups are moving full steam ahead in Europe’s largest healthcare market. Digital health products have seen tremendous growth in Germany in recent years, where over 270 digital health technology businesses and 177 telemedicine projects are being…
The holiday weeks sure did fly by in a blur. But, while most businesses have taken their foot off the gas before the holiday season, these four Singapore-based startups, have joined Scaler8 Explore to stay ahead of the curve as they headlong into the new year to unlock 2022 market opportunities in Germany. Scaler8 Explore is…
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