Innovation Incubator
A hands-on, multi-month innovation co-creation program run by your internal team in close collaboration with Salto consultants. The goal is not just to generate new ideas, but to develop, test, and prepare them for implementation. We focus on concrete business solutions – new products, services, and business models – that respond to real customer needs and strategic challenges.
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Solving real business challenges
We focus on meaningful, solvable problems. Together, we choose areas where innovation has the highest potential for real-world implementation.
In-depth customer and market insight
Before jumping to solutions, we learn to see through the user’s eyes. Teams conduct interviews, analyze data, and observe changing market dynamics.
Expert support from Salto consultants
We provide methods, tools, and knowledge at every stage – from early inspiration to the final pitch.
Engaging internal innovators
We assemble an interdisciplinary team that works for several months like an internal startup – with energy, autonomy, and a clear mission.
Creating and testing concepts
We generate multiple ideas and quickly test them with real users. Based on feedback, we develop prototypes – from service models to product MVPs.
For businesses ready to grow
Who is it for?
This program is designed for organizations that:
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Are ready to move from innovation planning to building real, actionable solutions
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Have already identified priority areas (e.g. through previous programs like Strategy & Portfolio or Employee Innovation) and want to develop them into viable concepts
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Want to build in-house capabilities for innovation design and implementation
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Aim to strengthen team competencies in developing new products, services, and business models
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Are looking for a practical, iterative, workshop-based process using design thinking and lean startup principles
Why it matters
Build innovation on a strong foundation
You move from strategy to action
In a few months, your team creates tangible concepts – not just plans.
You create real value for customers
Solutions are grounded in research and tested with real users.
You develop internal talent and capabilities
Participants learn through hands-on experience in real projects.
You build an internal engine for innovation
The team can evolve into the core of a permanent innovation unit.
You receive expert support throughout
From research and ideation to prototyping and board-level presentations.
You accelerate implementation
Because the concepts are tested, refined, and have internal buy-in.
How to start
What does the process look like?
Preparation & team selection Together we define program goals and assemble a core team – 5–8 people from across departments – who will work as an “internal incubator.” We define the challenge areas, timeline, and ways of working.
Exploration & diagnosis The team conducts user research, analyzes trends, benchmarks, and market data. Salto consultants facilitate workshops and provide tools for exploration.
Ideation & prototyping Based on insights, the team generates and selects promising ideas. We create fast prototypes – mockups, service blueprints, or MVPs.
Testing & refinement Prototypes are tested with users or internal test groups. We iterate solutions based on feedback and prepare them for final presentation.
Finalization & implementation roadmap The team presents outcomes to key stakeholders. Recommendations are developed for further development and possible implementation scenarios.
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