A connected ecosystem for innovation success

Initial situation at Sartorius

Sartorius Corporate Research was established to enhance early stage, collaborative innovation activities in Sartorius. The department recognized the potential to extend its early-stage technology development through a shared group approach to identifying technological trends vital to the business and collaborative, multidisciplinary development of technologies to the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage.

• Groups with valuable knowledge and experience were distributed across a large enterprise
• Geography and time-zones created barriers to technology discussions
• Recognized need to validate new technologies in PoC stage before committing to long-term roadmaps
• A desire to better understand the emerging trend and technology landscape critical to Sartorius' future

Objectives of implementing a connected technology and innovation platform

Connect global tech teams: Establish a centralized approach for multi-disciplinary, global teams to engage in technology discussions.

Fuel innovation: Dynamically collate and link innovation information—from internal and external expertise to companies, trends, and ideas.

Track progress: Comprehensively and transparently track the development and performance of Sartorius' innovation efforts.

A unified platform for analysis and communication

Sartorius integrated ITONICS to streamline and analyze its Corporate Research innovation program. The platform served as a central hub for tech insights, ideas, and contact information, capturing strategic focus areas and emerging technological trends while also documenting ongoing projects.

Achievements

• 360-degree view: Sartorius achieved a consolidated view of Corporate Research’s innovation program. The platform served as a springboard for further innovation, laying the groundwork for future technological advancements and strategic growth.
• Increased collaboration: ITONICS enhanced global communication and collaboration across different time zones, fostering more interconnected and efficient workflows.
• Effective knowledge management: The platform facilitated effective documentation and sharing of a range of innovation-related information, ensuring that valuable insights were accessible and leveraged across the organization.
• Rapid technology capture and sharing: The platform enabled the swift documenting and sharing of identified technologies with potential value, enhancing knowledge dissemination within the Corporate Research department and among connected internal partners.
• Dynamic partner identification: The system sped up the identification of potential partners, particularly startups and academic groups, that align with current or future innovation projects, thereby fostering collaborative opportunities.