Open Innovation
Driving Market-Relevant Innovation Across Africa Through External Collaboration
Overview

The client partnered with COOi Studios to create the client's Hatcher Programme, a platform connecting the client with external innovators across East and Southern Africa. The goal was to address business challenges through local innovation.

The Challenge

Nestlé needed a way to source innovation externally and embed it within their business across diverse geographies, while fostering a culture of co-creation and impact-focused experimentation.

The Solution

A platform for scalable innovation partnerships was developed, enabling Nestlé to engage new thinkers, access fresh ideas, and convert them into actionable business solutions.

The Results
  • Strengthened the company's reputation as a regional innovation leader.
  • Successfully delivered a working innovation programme with external participants.
  • Fostered new partnerships and surfaced viable, regionally relevant innovations.
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Consumer Goods
Food and Beverage
Data Driven Innovation Strategies
Idea to Concept Cultivation