Format:
Intrapreneurship Program
We transform culture
”With Pioneers, we found the ideal partner for our innovation initiatives. The team accompanied us with their expertise from the conceptual design of our first group-wide innovation program to the integration of the resulting projects.
Jaqualine MatejevicÖBB Senior Innovation Manager
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Methods:
Setting-up and implementing the first company-wide innovation program. Supporting 3-4 internal teams through design sprints and pilot programs per year and matching them with external experts/startups resulting in new products/services, business units and internal process innovations.
Results:
1. 3 new business streams created through the 2-year intrapreneurship program
2. 7 tested pilots with 3 new implemented products
3. 60+ internal teams engaged resulting in an improved internal innovation culture


We build internal products
”The startup-driven mindset and style of working of Pioneers was a perfect match to support the launch of SPAYCE. Their methodological support and flexibility were essential to set the basis for our innovation lab.
Tobias WeberHead of SPAYCE
Format:
Launching an Innovation Hub
Location:
Stuttgart, Germany
Methods:
Supporting with the creation and launch of an Innovation Lab resulting in the development of first idea concepts, MVPs and pilots.
Results:
1. Collaborated with 70 intrapreneurs to increase internal awareness and interacted with 2,300 potential customers
2. 2 high potential business ideas selected for further development through an incubation phase
We collaborate with startups
”Pioneers helped to run 8 parallel Design Sprints with startups from across Europe. Their assistance, creativity and cocreatorship helped us and the teams to successfully conceptualize 8 submitted ideas. Today, 4 of these ideas are being pursued to become commercial in 2020.
Casper van der VeenHead of Business Development, Aegon Continental Europe
Format:
Open Innovation Challenge
Location:
The Hague, Netherlands
Methods:
Startup scouting, design sprints, moderation, coaching and event organization on the ground.
Results:
1. Developed the framework and team roles required to run business model innovation at Aegon
2. Selected 8 international scale-ups and delivered 8 Design Sprints
3. 4 scale-ups selected for join collaboration projects, resulting in revenue in 2021
