Innovation Advisory in Asia:
Building Innovation Capabilities within Organisations

Problem

Many organisations are innovating for today, not for tomorrow: outsourcing innovation, relying on external parties, or expecting vendors to deliver innovation.

You may achieve innovation today. But where will you stand in five years?

Our Approach

We build in-house innovation capabilities in organisations so that you not only thrive today, but also tomorrow. 

Developing Innovation Strategy

Driving & Governing Innovation

Grooming Innovators
Embedding strategy development process so that all business units can build bottom-up strategic plans.
Implementing innovation methodologies and governance frameworks to drive & govern innovation.
Building individual and team capabilities in all aspects of innovation development, including digital and technology skills.

Client Case Studies

Client I
​Digital Industry Association

Challenge: To groom stringently selected high-potential innovators from various companies and industries to drive tangible innovation performance

Solution: We designed and managed a unique, multi-country, multi-module seven-month innovation accelerator, which has brought us to Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen and Singapore. 

​Outcome: In our eight proof-of-concept trials in Singapore (with over $200,000 in innovation budget), we have worked with leading startups in mobility, blockchain, geolocation analytics, mobile technology and sustainability.  Many of the graduates now work in innovation departments in their respective companies.

Client II
​Global Insurer

Challenge: To launch and achieve bottom-up innovation, and spot talent for strategic rotation and assignments

Solution: We designed a blended, intensive, output-oriented three-month innovation accelerator, consisting of one-week face-to-face module and twelve weeks of virtual coaching and mentoring.   

​Outcome: The teams generated innovative ideas related to satellite technology, pregnancy and maternity care, healthcare, and community platform businesses.  After successful pitches to senior management, one team secured significant funding, and many members were transferred to strategic roles within the organisation.

Participating Companies

Asahi Glass Asia. Boehringer Ingelheim Asia. Charoen Pokphand Group. CITIC. CP All. CP Foods. CP Intertrade. CP Leadership Institute. Dai Nippon Printing. Digital Business Innovation Center. Estee Lauder Thailand. Itochu. Japan Railways. JTB. Konica Minolta. National University of Singapore Executive Education. Nihon Unysis. Nikkei Business Lab Asia. Nikkei Business School. Nomura Research Institute. SBI Life. Singapore Management University Executive Development. Sompo Japan. Sumitomo Life Insurance. Tokio Marine. Tokyo Gas. True Corporation... and more.

Our Numbers

30+
Asian Businesses

300+
Innovation Sessions Delivered

100+
Innovation Projects Launched

100+
New Customised Sessions Created 

600+
Innovators  Groomed

70
Average NPS Score for Programs

Get in Touch

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Yoshi Mitsui, CEO of CLO Labs
​For each engagement, we bring together a group of highly-qualified team members depending on the nature of the engagement. 

​We then compose a network of partners to supplement specific domains.  These experts may be product designers, UX/UI designers, design thinking facilitators, strategists, consultants, technology specialists (such as in blockchain, AI/ML, IoT, etc.), startup founders & CEOs, venture capitalists, and/or leadership coaches.  

Get in touch with us to discuss your innovation capability for tomorrow.