A LOOK AT GLOBAL TRENDS IN INNOVATION

2022 State
of Corporate Innovation Report

We surveyed 134 innovation professionals and transformation experts to understand how large organizations are managing their innovation program, investments, and activities.

Are You Scared of Innovation?

We get it, innovation can be overwhelming. And to do it right is not an end goal, but an ever-evolving journey. So what should your organization do to make the most of its innovation program? The good news is that you’re not alone: Through the collective responses in this report, we shed light on possible approaches for anticipating the unknown, capitalizing on opportunities, and overcoming a “scary” future.

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Innovation is an easy term to use, however, it is difficult to execute and even harder not to see as scary when you talk about best places to invest.

– Innovation Design Lead, $8 billion automotive manufacturer

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What Our Key Findings Reveal

Our 2022 State of Corporate Innovation Report uncovers global trends in innovation based on responses from 134 innovation professionals and transformation experts across 26 countries and 21 industries.

Our data found that organizations with a scaled innovation program and system:

  • Implement more ideas
  • Don’t just focus on financial metrics to measure innovation performance
  • Benefit from a more involved stakeholder community
  • Are more prepared to tap into the opportunities of the 2030 Agenda sustainabiltiy goals
  • Are more prepared to leverage 4IR technologies to deliver on these opportunities
  • Have higher satisfaction with Horizon 2 and Horizon 3 results
  • Are more satisfied with leadership’s ability to effectively communicate the innovation vision

We hope the data and insights in our 2022 State of Corporate Innovation Report inspire new approaches that improve your program outcomes for 2023 and beyond, while serving as a guide to empower the art of the possible in pursuit of a better future.