In our sector we are used to innovate very specifically using direct customer requirements and inputs and Technology Roadmaps and Knowledge and Innovation Agendas. However, disruptive innovations are difficult to achieve with this traditional approach. Open innovation concepts can also be used. Experience with open innovation has been gained in other markets and domains, for example on Smart Maintenance for Infrastructure and Industry, and scientific research studies have been performed to bring this approach further. In our sector examples are TU Delft’s Innovation Hub and SAM-XL.
With this working group we want to bring Open Innovation knowhow and experience to the attention and show what the benefits and the preconditions are. The sessions bring some inspiring examples and will use an interactive approach on concrete topics and perspectives within the aviation sector to bring open innovation to action. Looking together with other companies helps to show how you can achieve (cross sectoral) cooperation through open innovation and research where you can strengthen each other.
Jan Verbeek
Vice-chairman
ADSE
Read bio
Frank Wokke
NLR
The NAG recommends this working group for Business Development, Engineering management, R&D and Knowledge and Education management staff. Of course, all other NAG members who see a link with this topic are welcome as well.
Do you want to be the first to know when a new session about Open Innovation is organized? Mail your details to Wilma Pronk.
Wilma Pronk
Project Manager National Events
As a Project Manager within the NAG, Wilma is responsible for the national events: knowledge workshops, courses, general members assemblies, segment meetings, clustermeetings etc. She also coordinates a number of international projects. Furthermore Wilma runs the office of “Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Nederland” and she is the secretary of some consultative bodies.
Read bio
Report General Members Assembly | Dec 2021
8 December 2021
On December 7th, the General Members Assembly of the NAG took place. We unfortunately had to decide to convert our General Members Assembly to a digital meeting. Given the developments surrounding COVID-19, it did not feel good for us to meet live. T…
Report Improving Quality (IQ) Cluster | November 3rd 2021
3 November 2021
On November 3rd the meeting of the Improving Quality (IQ) cluster took place. The meeting was hosted by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Aviation Academy.