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Methodology
Methodology
Complex challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when they cut across sectors, geographies, and perspectives. The Innovators Team methodology gives structure to that complexity. It blends human-centered design, systems thinking, and co-innovation into a step-by-step process that makes it easier for diverse actors to align, create, and scale solutions together.
Why this approach works
Grounded in people’s realities
Every challenge starts with listening to those most affected, ensuring solutions respond to real needs.
Designed for solving complexity
We map systems, uncover root causes, and connect insights across sectors so ideas do not stay stuck in silos.
Built for collaboration
Our guided process helps unlikely allies work together, from communities and governments to businesses, NGOs, funders, and researchers.
Focused on continuity
Solutions, data, and lessons do not disappear at the end of a project. They remain accessible and ready to scale.
The challenge approach
From Problem to Pilot
Our process follows eight guided steps that move teams from shared understanding to tested solutions.
For each organisation that would like to run a challenge, we can easily customise the co-creation journey to meet your context.
1
Challenge Brief
Clarify scope, align expectations, and define the challenge.
2
Initiate Action
Map stakeholders, agree on a statement, and form diverse teams.
3
Discover & Listen
Capture stories and insights through empathy research.
4
Synthesize Insights
Turn findings into opportunity areas and “How might we” questions.
5
Ideate
Generate ideas, set long-term goals, and document solutions.
6
Prototype
Build early versions of solutions for quick feedback.
7
Prototype Testing
Test with real users and refine based on evidence.
8
Pilot Preparation
Shape a fundable pilot plan and pathway to scale.
Tools that support the journey
Our methodology is supported by practical tools built into the platform. They make it easy to connect, collaborate, and keep momentum alive.
Social Tools for a Thriving Innovation Community
Profiles, messaging, activity feeds, forums and events keep the community warm between projects.
Co-Creation Tools for a Guided Innovation Process
Resource libraries, voting, idea templates, whiteboards, feedback boards and e-modules carry each step.
Moderation Control Tools for Safe Collaboration
Access levels, private spaces, content review, member management and focused notifications.
Beyond one challenge
Insight from one initiative feeds the next.
Our methodology is not only about solving a single problem. It is designed to build capacity, strengthen ecosystems, and create continuity between projects. Insights from one initiative feed into the next, allowing the community to grow smarter together.
It is a shared way of working that helps turn bold ideas into real, scalable solutions.
Talk to us
How can your organisation use the platform?
We will show you around.
This platform is here to make co-creation with various stakeholders easier. Use it to host your own community of practice or social group for your teams and alumni, publish innovation challenges, use a guided online co-innovation journey, and share project learnings.