IRI Workshop: Beyond Traditional Innovation: A Market-First Framework for Technology Solutions

Instructor: Nicole Mignacca and Ellie Kim, Innventure

How do you identify which technology solutions can transform markets and create significant economic value? Join innovation leaders Nicole Mignacca and Ellie Kim for an interactive workshop that reveals how beginning with quantifiable market needs – rather than technical capabilities – can transform your approach to commercialization.

Through real-world examples and collaborative discussion, participants will explore a systematic, data-driven methodology focused on economic value creation that drives market adoption. The session combines strategic insights with hands-on learning to examine how organizations evaluate and commercialize technology solutions.

Key Focus Areas

• Understanding market-driven evaluation frameworks that start with quantifiable needs
• Examining approaches for early market validation and strategic assessment
• Exploring decision points between internal development and external commercialization
• Building compelling economic value propositions that accelerate adoption
• Analyzing sustainability and circular economy opportunities that benefit from external pathways

Interactive Format

This engaging session combines strategic insights with collaborative learning through discussion and real-world case study examples:

Part 1: Market-First Framework (45 min)

• Critical dimensions of market-driven evaluation
• Economic value creation fundamentals
• Industry examples and applications

Part 2: Strategic Decision Making (45 min)

• Group discussion on analysis of market opportunities
• Systematic assessment methodologies
• Collaborative problem-solving

Part 3: Implementation Strategy (45 min)

• Organizational frameworks and processes
• Strategic commercialization structures
• Expert guidance on practical application

Part 4: Integration & Next Steps (15 min)

• Implementation planning
• Extended Q&A discussion

Who Should Attend

• R&D Leaders
• Innovation Directors
• Chief Technology Officers
• Technology Scout Teams
• Business Development Leaders

This is a Pre-Conference Workshop for Innovator Summit 2025 for more information and to register, please click here

Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours, you will lose the payment for the class.

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