Hackathon

Internal Hackathon

Organize a hackathon for employees to collaborate on innovative solutions to company challenges or develop new products/features.

Innovation Team/Technology Team

External Hackathon

Participate in an external hackathon to showcase the company's technical talent and potentially attract new talent or partners.

Innovation Team/HR/Marketing

Themed Hackathon

Focus the hackathon on a specific theme or challenge, such as sustainability, accessibility, or social impact, to drive innovation in a specific area.

Innovation Team/Sustainability Team/Social Impact Team

Cross-Functional Hackathon

Encourage collaboration between employees from different departments or teams, bringing diverse perspectives and skillsets to the hackathon.

Innovation Team/HR

Student Hackathon

Partner with universities or educational institutions to host a hackathon for students, providing them with real-world experience and potentially identifying future talent.

Innovation Team/HR/University Relations

Prize-Based Hackathon

Offer prizes or incentives to motivate participants and encourage high-quality submissions.

Innovation Team/Sponsors

Mentorship & Support

Provide mentorship and support to participants throughout the hackathon, helping them overcome challenges and develop their ideas.

Innovation Team/Experienced Employees/External Mentors

Post-Hackathon Showcase

Showcase the winning projects and innovative solutions developed during the hackathon to the company and potentially external stakeholders.

Innovation Team/Marketing

Follow-Up & Implementation

Develop plans for implementing promising ideas or solutions generated during the hackathon, ensuring they are integrated into the company's operations or product roadmap.

Innovation Team/HR

Implementation & Deployment

Plan and execute the implementation and deployment of the winning hackathon projects, ensuring they are integrated into the company's operations or product roadmap.

Innovation Team/Project Management Team

Post-Implementation Review & Lessons Learned

Conduct a post-implementation review of the deployed hackathon projects, capturing lessons learned and best practices for future hackathons and innovation initiatives.

Innovation Team/Project Management Team

Open Innovation Challenge

Host an open innovation challenge, inviting external participants (e.g., customers, partners, startups) to collaborate on solving company challenges or developing new ideas.

Innovation Team/Open Innovation Lead

Internal Innovation Showcase

Showcase innovative projects and ideas developed by employees outside of hackathons, recognizing and celebrating their contributions to the company's innovation culture.

Innovation Team/HR

Innovation Awards & Recognition

Establish an awards program to recognize and reward outstanding innovation projects and individuals, fostering a culture of innovation and encouraging employees to contribute their ideas.

Innovation Team/HR/Leadership

Innovation Training & Workshops

Provide training and workshops on innovation methodologies, tools, and techniques, equipping employees with the skills and knowledge to contribute to the company's innovation efforts.

Innovation Team/Learning & Development/External Trainer

Innovation Community & Networking Events

Organize events and create platforms for employees to connect and collaborate on innovation projects, fostering a sense of community and encouraging knowledge sharing.

Innovation Team/HR

Innovation Partnerships & Collaborations

Explore and establish partnerships with external organizations, such as universities, research institutions, or startups, to collaborate on innovation projects and leverage external expertise.

Innovation Team/Business Development/Partnerships Manager

Innovation Metrics & KPIs

Develop and track key metrics and KPIs to measure the success of innovation initiatives, ensuring that efforts are aligned with business goals and delivering tangible results.

Innovation Team/Data Analyst/Business Analyst

Innovation Funding & Investment

Establish a process for evaluating and funding promising innovation projects, providing resources and support to bring them to market.

Innovation Team/Finance Team/Leadership