Most maritime, offshore and port-related companies innovate constantly. They are always on the lookout for new technological and operational solutions, which often have a sustainability or digitalization component. At the same time, many companies struggle to integrate ‘innovation’ into the structure of their organization.
For an established player in the maritime sector, it’s essential for your business to be able to stay on top of market developments and take steps to innovate structurally. So, you’re looking to collaborate with or invest in start-ups or scale-ups, i.e. small, highly specialized companies with solutions that fit with your portfolio and can help your company grow.
If you are looking for ways to make this happen, then this masterclass ‘Innovator in a Day’ is ideal for you.
Purpose of the masterclass
Our innovation consultants will immerse you in an interactive training in Open Innovation Management. You’ll learn to recognize the pain points that can come with organizing innovation and how to solve them.
What to expect
During the masterclass you’ll gain knowledge about:
Part 1: fundamentals of Innovation Management
- Innovation Excellence
- Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Innovation Culture & Methodology
- Innovation Accounting & Governance
Part 2: Fundamentals of Open Innovation
- Open Innovation
- Working with Start-ups & Scale-ups
- Objectives & Organization
Target audience
The masterclass is set up from the perspective of corporate organization that are faced with any of the following challenges:
- Working with start-ups or scale-ups (e.g. the do’s and don’ts for a fruitful partnership)
- Strategic support or guidance on your innovation strategy
- Missing internal structures (set up of a responsive internal structure)
- No landing point (how to organize internal acceptance and further development)
In short, if you are a shipowner, technical supplier, shipyard, port authority, terminal operator or maritime service provider, and struggling to get going with innovation or go to the next level, this masterclass will get you up to speed – in just one day.
Location
The masterclass will be held at RDM Campus Rotterdam. Part of the program is an inspiring tour of the facilities reserved for all kinds of emerging technology companies to whom innovation is a second nature.
Trainers
On behalf of PortXL, our veteran innovation consultants Joyce Oomen and Peter Stooker will immerse you during the masterclass in an interactive training. PortXL is the global entrepreneurship hub for start-ups and scale-ups in the logistics, maritime, offshore, green energy and process industry sectors.
Our mission is to create an innovation ecosystem by connecting big and small organizations operating within a port cluster. We are known for scouting and coaching start-ups and scale-ups. This has led to many collaborations with established companies, experiments, business growth and a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Over the years we have identified many points of success and failure for companies wanting to innovate. Now we want to share these with the industry and help you prepare for starting and maintaining successful partnerships with start-ups and scale-ups. Innovator in a Day is a one-day program to help drive industry growth and cultivate change in the maritime industry – and your company.
Investment
The investment for this masterclass is EUR 695 (incl. VAT) including parking, unlimited coffee, tea and soft drinks, lunch and drinks. To facilitate interactivity and discussions, the masterclass accepts between 8 and 15 participants. With the discount code CO2EQ2025 you’ll receive a 10% discount.