Innovator in the Spotlight

Towards a more inclusive society to raise awareness of basic skills gaps

In the Netherlands, 2.5 million people struggle daily with reading, writing, math, and digital skills, also called basic skills. These deficiencies make it difficult for them to fully participate in society, such as reading and understanding a letter or buying a train ticket, leading to various personal and societal problems.

ThinkWave: empowering innovation, one move at a time

ThinkWave: empowering innovation, one move at a time

Hi, I’m Kay Smits (23 years old), a business innovation graduate now pursuing a master’s in data science and working one day a week at Eindhoven Engine. For my bachelor’s thesis, I explored the ever-evolving field of innovation management and how we can better measure and stimulate innovation processes. This journey led me to Eindhoven Engine, where I had the exciting opportunity to dive deeper into what really drives successful innovation.

 

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A strategic platform

After months of research into factors like technology push, market pull, and open innovation, I developed ThinkWave – a virtual tool that brings together the best methods to manage and stimulate innovation. It’s more than just a game; it’s a strategic platform where technology meets market demands and collaboration opens doors to forward-thinking solutions.

Unique innovation journey

Why am I sharing this? Because ThinkWave isn’t just about theory – it’s about practice. It helps you navigate your unique innovation journey, offering a flexible, structured framework. Think of it as a playground where ideas are organized, visualized, and challenged to grow beyond traditional boundaries. The tool allows you to customize your approach based on your project’s needs, helping you identify which strategies can truly drive impact.

ThinkWave: unlocks new ways to manage and stimulate your innovation journey.

 

Are you interested in the ThinkWave innovation tool? The tool is free: Click on the button, enter code 619476, and access your personal dashboard. Use your personal login in the lower right corner for future access.

The biggest difference in your innovation process

Our goal at Eindhoven Engine is simple: to help you pinpoint where we can make the biggest difference in your innovation process. We’re committed to contributing to durable, future-proof, startups and organizations, and ThinkWave is just one way we’re doing that.

Are you ready to challenge your innovation process? Let ThinkWave take you further. Do you want to know more about this innovation tool? Please contact Kay Smits at k.smits@tue.nl