Global Open Innovation 2026 - Catalonia

This is a gratuitous training and support program specifically designed for CEOs, General Managers, and Innovation Directors to lead open innovation within their organizations. Organized by ICEX in collaboration with ACCIÓ and IETeam, the program aims to strengthen competitive positioning and growth through structured collaboration models.

Schedule & Summary

The program consists of 7 face-to-face training sessions held in Barcelona and surrounding areas from May 14 to June 25, 2026.

• May 14: Visions of open innovation in a global context.

• May 21: Strategy, Portfolio, and Innovation Models.

• May 28: Identifying and defining innovation challenges for collaboration.

• June 04: Enabling technologies and emerging trends.

• June 11: Open innovation vehicles and collaboration models.

• June 18: Ecosystem and value dealflow generation.

• June 25: From strategy to execution: Open innovation roadmap.

Highlights

• Applied Methodology: Participants move from initial ideas to a clear, actionable roadmap for implementing open innovation.

• Expert Working Sessions: Face-to-face sessions with experts to define specific business challenges and select collaboration avenues.

• Ecosystem Access: Direct exploration of hubs and communities to identify relevant connections with startups.

• Competitive Edge: A focus on prioritizing high-impact actions and strengthening the ability to collaborate with technology centers.

For more information and to view available registrations, visit: https://www.icex.es/es/agenda/global-open-innovation-cataluna-2026